The United Kingdom has launched a major crackdown on Russia’s so-called 'shadow fleet' by imposing sanctions on 135 oil tankers and two Russian-linked companies.
These vessels have been instrumental in secretly transporting billions of dollars’ worth of Russian oil, helping Moscow evade existing international sanctions and fund its war efforts in Ukraine. The new measures aim to disrupt Russia’s critical energy revenues and make it harder for the Kremlin to finance its military operations. The sanctions also target companies facilitating the shadow fleet’s operations, including those managing flag registries and oil trading.
This move is part of a broader Western effort, alongside the EU, to tighten enforcement and close loopholes in sanctions against Russia’s energy sector.
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