The United Kingdom has imposed a major new round of sanctions targeting Russia’s so-called 'shadow fleet'—a network of 135 oil tankers and two Russian-linked companies accused of secretly transporting billions of dollars’ worth of oil to circumvent Western sanctions.
These measures aim to choke off a critical revenue stream for the Kremlin, which is believed to be funding its ongoing war in Ukraine through covert oil exports. The sanctions also target shipping and trading firms facilitating these operations, and are part of a broader Western effort, including the EU, to disrupt Russia’s illicit oil trade. Analysts say the shadow fleet relies on aging vessels and complex offshore networks to evade detection.
The UK’s move is expected to further tighten the enforcement of international sanctions and increase pressure on Russia’s energy sector.
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