shadow fleet

Ukraine stated at the IMO that the vessels of the Russian “shadow fleet” are legitimate military targets

Following Russia’s complaints to the IMO, Ukraine has told the International Maritime Organization that Russian “shadow fleet” vessels can be considered legitimate military targets.

1.07.2026 - 13:01
In the Baltic Sea, a Russian warship protected a shadow fleet tanker from Ukrainian activists

During the Greenpeace action in the Baltic Sea, a Russian warship accompanied the Kira K tanker of the shadow fleet, which was transporting Russian oil.

1.07.2026 - 09:48
Sweden arms coast guard vessels with machine guns due to threats from Russia’s “shadow fleet”

The Ksp 58 machine guns will first be installed on the three largest boats, and the rest of the fleet will be gradually re-equipped by 2030.

26.06.2026 - 14:53
Ukraine will ensure that France does not release the “shadow fleet” tanker Deliver for as long as possible, — Vlasyuk

Ukraine plans to achieve the longest possible detention of the Russian “shadow fleet” tanker Deliver.

25.06.2026 - 17:10
Ukraine is developing naval drones to intercept Russian “shadow fleet” vessels

Instead of destroying ships, the new drones will escort them to ports for further seizure of cargo.

25.06.2026 - 11:39
Russia plans to restrict IMO access to vessel movement and identification data

The Russian authorities want to limit the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s access to data on ship identification through AIS systems.

24.06.2026 - 13:32
The European Union will extend current sanctions against Russia for the first time for a year

EU leaders at a summit in Brussels agreed to extend the current sanctions against Russia for a year instead of the traditional six months.

19.06.2026 - 11:41
Cameroon demands removal of mention of its flag in the case of the detained “shadow fleet” tanker

The country’s authorities said they had removed the vessel from the international register almost three weeks before it was detained by the British military.

18.06.2026 - 15:54
Defense forces hit Russian “shadow fleet” tanker in the Black Sea

The Ukrainian military struck a Russian tanker, logistics routes and control points of the invaders.

17.06.2026 - 14:49
Canada imposes new sanctions against Russian shadow fleet vessels

Canada has imposed new sanctions on Russian “shadow fleet” tankers, as well as on the energy and military-industrial complex.

17.06.2026 - 14:35