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The government announced the measures on 12 November 2026, during a summit of European leaders in Dublin. The British Prime Minister's office stated that the UK is the first country to impose restrictions on these ten largest Russian oil producers."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The sanctions list also includes Slavneft, Kuzbassrazrezugol, Siberian Coal Energy Company, and NIPIGazPererabotka JSC. Additionally, Emirati firms Forteza Trading, Novus Energy, and Patera have been sanctioned. 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