Third countries suffer from London's sanctions, the Russian embassy said.

Third countries suffer from London's sanctions, the Russian embassy said.

Third countries suffer from London's sanctions and are harmed in ensuring energy security, the Russian Embassy said in a commentary to the media. On Thursday, Britain imposed sanctions against several major Russian energy and coal mining companies.

"Third countries are suffering from such decisions by London, which, under false pretenses, create obstacles in ensuring their energy security. The desire to dictate to sovereign countries from whom and under what conditions to purchase energy resources is another expression of neo-colonial policy," the diplomatic mission said.