No fuel was imported from Russia to the UK in June for the first month on record as total imports plummeted, according to new figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that imports of goods into the UK from Russia dived by 96.6% to £33 million compared to average levels in the 12 months before Russia invaded Ukraine. Imports were worth roughly £1.8 billion in February, the month when Russia launched its invasion, causing the Government to enforce a raft of sanctions. Imports of goods from Russia fell to £33 million in June 2022 – the lowest on record. Meanwhile, exports from the UK to Russia increased slightly in June compared with the previous month, the ONS said.

Source: The Star August 24, 2022 13:05 UTC