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 companies used to secretly transport Russian oil and evade existing international restrictions.
These tankers have reportedly moved $24 billion worth of oil since early 2024, providing critical revenue for Russia’s war effort in Ukraine. The sanctions aim to disrupt this covert shipping operation, cut off Kremlin access to vital oil income, and increase pressure on Russia’s energy sector. The move is part of a broader Western effort, with the EU also targeting facilitators of the shadow fleet, to tighten enforcement and close loopholes in sanctions regimes.
Analysts note that while sanctions have been expanded, enforcement challenges remain as Russia adapts with aging vessels and complex networks.
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