Britain hits Russian oil producer and vessels with new sanctions
Britain on Thursday imposed sanctions on Russian oil producer Slavneft and a range of energy-related entities and vessels, saying it had become the first country to target all of Russia's 10 largest oil producers. The measures, announced as European leaders meet in Dublin, also target vessels involved in transporting Russian oil and liquefied natural gas, major coal companies and Rosneft's Vostok Oil project. Prime Minister Andy Burnham was due to meet European leaders and…