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 used to secretly transport oil and evade existing sanctions.
These measures aim to disrupt the flow of billions of dollars in oil revenue that help fund Russia’s war effort in Ukraine. The crackdown is part of a broader Western effort, with the EU also targeting operators and facilitators of the shadow fleet, including companies managing flag registries. The UK government says these sanctions will significantly restrict the Kremlin’s access to vital oil revenues and further isolate Russia’s energy sector.
Analysts note that enforcement remains a challenge, but the move signals escalating pressure on Russia’s global oil trade.
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