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 associated companies used to secretly transport Russian oil and evade existing international restrictions.
These measures aim to disrupt the flow of billions of dollars in oil revenue that help fund Russia's war efforts in Ukraine. The sanctions also target shipping and trading firms linked to the shadow fleet, including entities operating under foreign flags and registries. This move is part of a broader Western effort, coordinated with the EU, to tighten enforcement and close loopholes in sanctions against Russia's energy sector.
The UK government says these actions will further restrict President Putin's access to critical oil revenues and undermine Russia's ability to finance its military operations.
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