UK reaffirms Ukraine support following U.S. Russian diesel waiver

The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to providing military and financial assistance to Ukraine, following the United States' decision to allow the import of Russian diesel fuel into US and global markets. This stance was announced by a British government spokesperson on Saturday, via the British government's website.

The spokesperson emphasized that the UK will continue to work closely with international partners to ensure Ukraine's military and financial needs are met to defend itself against Russian aggression. The UK government spokesperson also reiterated that the UK will maintain a stringent sanctions regime against Russia, aiming to increase the costs of President Putin's aggression and support efforts towards a just and lasting peace.

He pointed out that Ukraine has consistently shown its commitment to peace, while Russia has repeatedly rejected ceasefire offers while continuing attacks on Ukrainian civilians and energy infrastructure. Russia could potentially bring an end to this conflict today, according to the spokesperson. The UK remains fully supportive of US-led efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and maintains close communication with the United States, Ukraine, and other allies in pursuit of this objective.