Ministers sought approval for tougher Russia sanctions covering refined oil products, LNG services, uranium, exports and ship restrictions; MPs broadly supported the package but pressed for proof that temporary licences ending by 1 January 2027, shadow-fleet enforcement and Northern Ireland rules will not leave routes for Russia to evade the bans.

The Lords examined new sanctions targeting Russian oil products, LNG, uranium, shipping and war-related supply chains, with support for stronger pressure on Moscow but concern that temporary licences could let Russian crude revenues continue; ministers said the licences are reviewed regularly, currently used by very few businesses, and will end by 1 January 2027, while promising further detail on Sizewell B’s nuclear fuel supply.

Boarding of Sanctioned Vessels appears here as a parliamentary thread from the Lords Chamber on 14 Jan 2026, with 8 speakers contributing 16 speeches.

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