Ukraine says it is in active talks with the United Kingdom over new UK licensing rules affecting fuel products linked to Russian oil, even as London insists the measures do not represent any easing of sanctions against Moscow. The Office of the President and Ukrainian diplomats are currently in “very active communication” with British counterparts to clarify the scope and implications of the decision, presidential communications adviser Dmytro Lytvyn said.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. “Very active communication is currently underway between our diplomats, the Office [of the President], and the British side to clarify the details,” Lytvyn told journalists, including Kyiv Post. UK opens route for refined Russian-origin fuel The comments follow the UK government’s issuance of a General Trade License allowing the import of diesel and jet fuel refined from Russian crude oil in third countries, including India and Turkey. According to the BBC, the measure took effect on Wednesday, May 20, and permits fuel products processed outside Russia to enter the UK market despite existing sanctions on Russian oil. The license is described as “indefinite in duration” but subject to periodic review. It also extends certain provisions related to Russian seaborne liquefied natural gas (LNG) until Jan. 1, 2027. London: no rollback of sanctions UK officials rejected claims that the move weakens sanctions pressure on Russia, arguing instead that it is a technical adjustment tied to energy security and phased implementation.