KIEV, Feb. 23 – The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has lifted claims against 15 importers of liquefied gas and their contractors and the Economic Development and Trade Ministry will annul sanctions imposed on them, the ministry announced.

"On February 23, SBU told the ministry that primary information about infringements committed by importers and their contractors was partially proved. The implication of companies in causing damage to the interests of Ukraine was not proved. SBU proposed to the ministry to annul special sanctions imposed on 15 importers of fuel and their contractors," the ministry said.