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UK Prime Minister Starmer changed the sanctions policy on Russian oil.

英国首相斯塔默改变了对俄罗斯石油的制裁政策。

Some people criticized this decision, saying it helps provide money to Russia.

一些人批评这一决定，认为这会给俄罗斯提供资金。

The office of Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy is concerned about this.

乌克兰总统泽连斯基的办公室对此感到担忧。

They are asking the UK government for a detailed explanation.

他们要求英国政府做出详细的解释。

The UK is allowing the import of some fuel made from Russian oil.

英国允许进口一些由俄罗斯石油制成的燃料。

This was unexpected news for Ukraine.

这对乌克兰来说是一个意外的消息。

Both sides are communicating now to understand the situation.

双方目前正在进行沟通以了解情况。

Zelenskyy has always wanted Western countries to keep a tough stance.

泽连斯基一直希望西方国家保持强硬态度。

He believes Russia uses money from selling energy to pay for the war.

他认为俄罗斯靠卖能源来支付战争费用。

Ukraine recently attacked Russian oil facilities.

乌克兰最近攻击了俄罗斯的石油设施。

These attacks happened in very distant places.

这些袭击发生在很远的地方。

Starmer needs to balance domestic economy and foreign promises.

斯塔默需要平衡国内经济和外交承诺。

This situation has caused intense debate in the UK Parliament.

这个情况引起了英国议会的激烈讨论。

Both sides are waiting for further clarification.

双方都在等待后续的澄清。

Vocabulary (English)

制裁: sanctions
石油: oil
决定: decision
担忧: concerned
燃料: fuel
强硬: tough
能源: energy
袭击: attacks
设施: facilities
平衡: balance
讨论: debate

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