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Russia’s “Shadow Fleet” to be added to additional EU sanctions lists
The new EU sanctions against Russia, which are to be approved on November 16, include oil refineries and structures associated with the so-called “shadow fleet” of the Russian Federation.
Captain of Russian “shadow fleet” tanker faces up to 10 years in prison
This is the first time that the captain of a sanctioned tanker carrying Russian oil has been detained in Britain.
Russian presence in the Baltics has reached its peak, says Finnish Navy Commander
Rear Admiral Tuomas Tiilikainen believes that Russia cannot keep more forces in the region.
Sanctioned vessels are increasingly flying the Russian flag
Among the vessels subject to EU sanctions, vessels sailing under the Russian flag predominate.
Russian tankers under sanctions have begun to be protected with nets from drones
Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea are increasingly being equipped with home-made protection against drones.
Ukraine imposes sanctions against 39 more vessels of the Russian “shadow fleet”
The restrictions apply to vessels transporting Russian oil, petroleum products, and gas condensate to China, India, Turkey, and other countries.
Ukraine called on the UN Security Council to strengthen sanctions against the “shadow fleet”
The call came amid reports of US plans to ease sanctions against tankers.
Russian ships turn off AIS immediately after passing through the Bosphorus
The Russians also use electronic warfare, which shifts the GPS coordinates of ships and poses a danger to shipping in the region.
The US wants to legalize part of the shadow fleet
The scheme provides that investors will be able to buy idle sanctioned vessels, repair them and carry only legal oil.
Russia calls France’s seizure of shadow fleet tanker “piracy”
The Russian Embassy in France said that the detention of the DF Peak tanker, which Paris links to the Russian “shadow fleet”, allegedly violates international law.
