The UK has imposed sweeping new sanctions targeting 135 tankers in Russia's so-called 'shadow fleet,' which is used to secretly transport oil and evade international restrictions.
These measures also include sanctions against a trading unit of Lukoil, Russia's largest private oil producer, and two other Russian firms. The crackdown comes as a series of unexplained explosions have struck at least six tankers visiting Russian ports since January 2025, raising concerns about the safety and security of global oil shipping. The coordinated sanctions aim to disrupt Russia's ability to finance its war efforts and circumvent existing embargoes.
The situation remains tense as investigations continue into the cause of the tanker explosions.
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