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.

The new restrictions are to be included in the 17th package of sanctions, which is scheduled for adoption on May 20.

Tankers of the so-called “shadow fleet” of the Russian Federation continue to support the extremist activities of the Yemeni Houthis.

The sanctions will affect hundreds of ships that help the Kremlin circumvent oil restrictions and finance the war against Ukraine.

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.

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

Restrictions are being prepared against 150 tankers that help the Kremlin circumvent restrictions and continue to finance the war.

The European naval mission Irini, which was supposed to prevent the supply of weapons to Libya, turned out to be unable to stop illegal shipments from Russia.

An incident with a Russian vessel in the Gulf of Finland almost ended in a grounding and fuel spill.

The head of the Estonian Foreign Ministry said that the country will coordinate actions more closely with partners for the safety of maritime infrastructure and environmental protection.