en.Wedoany.com Reported - The UK government has announced a ban on uranium imports from Russia effective from May 20, 2026. The sanctions prohibit the direct or indirect import, acquisition, and supply of uranium from Russia, as well as the provision of related technical, financial, and brokerage services. The restrictions apply to uranium destined for Russia, located within Russia, or originating from Russia, and the ban may also apply even if the uranium is located outside Russia.

However, the sanctions include several exceptions. The measures are permitted if they are necessary for the continued operation of nuclear facilities that began operating before May 20, 2026. Additionally, the restrictions do not apply to uranium purchased from Russia and exported before May 20, 2026.

In the autumn of 2025, the UK announced plans to accelerate the phase-out of uranium imports from Russia, aiming to eliminate them by 2028 and replace them with US uranium supplies. According to the World Nuclear Association, the UK's installed nuclear power capacity is 5.9 GW, accounting for approximately 15% of the country's total electricity generation. Previous reports indicated that Russian nuclear fuel accounts for 5% of the UK's nuclear fuel imports.

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