Sanctions

The Rada supported the bill on sanctions against the Russian “shadow fleet”
The Verkhovna Rada adopted in the first reading a draft law on the application of sanctions to Russian vessels that illegally transport oil.

EU plans to ban Russian tankers from sailing in the Baltic and North Seas, — media
The European Union is preparing new sanctions against the so-called “shadow fleet” of the Russian Federation, in particular – against 25 tankers in the Baltic and North Seas.

Hungary tries to save Lukoil subsidiary from EU sanctions
This is Dubai-based Litasco, which is linked to financing the Russian “shadow fleet”.

EU adds nearly 200 tankers from Russia’s “shadow fleet” to sanctions list
The new restrictions are to be included in the 17th package of sanctions, which is scheduled for adoption on May 20.

Intelligence: Transshipment through the port of Indonesia allows Russia to circumvent sanctions
Intelligence: Transshipment through the port of Indonesia allows Russia to circumvent sanctions

Britain to impose largest sanctions against Russia’s “shadow fleet”
The sanctions will affect hundreds of ships that help the Kremlin circumvent oil restrictions and finance the war against Ukraine.

US ready to impose sanctions against ships supplying weapons from North Korea to Russia
The United States accused Russia of violating the sanctions regime against the DPRK, in particular through the import of weapons and ammunition.

The European Commission presented new sanctions against Russia to ambassadors: the discussion took place without meeting controversy
The European Commission has presented to the EU member states a draft of the 17th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation, which includes restrictions on vessels associated with the so-called shadow fleet.

Lukoil’s Dubai division may fall under EU sanctions
The European Union is considering imposing sanctions on Litasco Middle East DMCC as part of its crackdown on Russian tankers.

Russia has spent $14 billion on its “shadow fleet” over the past three years
Over the past three years, Russia has spent $14 billion on the purchase of just over 400 tankers for its so-called “shadow fleet.”