The United Kingdom has imposed sweeping new 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 trading arms and shipping companies linked to Russia’s energy sector, including Lukoil’s Dubai-based unit. The UK’s move is part of a broader Western effort, in coordination with the EU, to tighten enforcement and close loopholes in sanctions against Russia.
Analysts say these actions could significantly impact global shipping and further isolate Russia’s energy exports.
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