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LONDON The UK government is preparing to impose fresh sanctions on a fleet of Russian oil tankers, according to a statement by 10 Downing Street on Thursday. Up to 100 vessels are set to face new restrictions, with Downing Street saying that the tankers have transported more than £18 billion ($24 billion) worth of cargo since the start of 2024. The move will be officially announced by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during a summit of north European leaders known as the Joint Expeditionary