shadow fleet
Zelenskyy again called on Europe to block Russian tankers
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the need to strengthen the counteraction to the Russian tanker fleet, which “uses European jurisdictions.” Zelenskyy said this during an evening address. According to him, Russia continues to use international jurisdictions and cover companies. During 2025 alone, Russia attracted more than 122 vessels under the control of European legal owners and…
Russian bulk carrier transporting stolen Ukrainian wheat from Crimea
The bulk carrier IRTYSH, which has been repeatedly spotted transporting stolen Ukrainian grain, is once again heading from Crimea to Djibouti.
Poland called on Norway to be more active in deterring Russia’s “shadow fleet”
Poland has called on Norway to play a greater role in deterring Russia’s “shadow fleet.” This was stated at a press conference by Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, Ukrinform reports. During the event, the foreign ministers of Poland and Norway expressed support for warring Ukraine, stressed the importance of combating the Russian “shadow fleet” and the threats…
US Senate committee approves bill against Russia’s shadow fleet
In the US, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a bipartisan bill that should introduce tougher liability for sanctioned vessels carrying Russian oil.
Zelenskyy: Macron said he would be forced to release a tanker from the Russian shadow fleet
French President Emmanuel Macron explained to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that he would be forced to release the detained tanker of the Russian “shadow fleet”.
France demands that the 20th EU sanctions package hit Russia’s “shadow fleet” hard
The expected measures include a ban on any maritime services that facilitate the operation of vessels under false flags.
Captain of Russian “shadow” tanker released from custody in France: vessel remains under Navy protection
The captain of the Grinch tanker, which is linked to the Russian shadow fleet, has been released from arrest in France. At the same time, the vessel remains at anchor near Marseille under the protection of the Navy, while the investigation is ongoing.
In two years, 19 vessels affiliated with the Russian fleet under sanctions have called at Georgian ports
In 2024–2025, at least 19 oil and chemical tankers that may belong to the Russian “shadow fleet” entered Georgian ports.
It is necessary to sanction not only individual vessels, but also the entire vertical infrastructure, — Vlasyuk
The Russian oil export system is still adapting, including through the “shadow fleet” and opaque routes.
Ukraine discussed the problem of Ukrainian seamen working on tankers of the “shadow fleet”
The Shipping Administration held a meeting on the employment of Ukrainian seafarers on ships of the so-called “shadow fleet”.
