shadow fleet

In 2026, Russia attacked merchant vessel more than 70 times, — Kuleba

Ukraine has called on the International Maritime Organization to strengthen counteraction to Russian attacks on civilian shipping and the activities of the Russian shadow fleet.

7.07.2026 - 09:40
Zelenskyy called on OSCE countries to stop tankers of the Russian shadow fleet

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on European countries to stop tankers of the Russian shadow fleet and create mechanisms for confiscating Russian oil.

6.07.2026 - 11:45
EU steps up pressure on Cameroon’s “shadow fleet” under false flag – 39 vessels removed from register

Cameroon has removed 39 ships from its register that were illegally flying its flag to transport Russian oil.

3.07.2026 - 10:31
France fines owner of Russian shadow fleet tanker for one million euros

France has imposed a fine of one million euros on the owner of the Tagor tanker, which belongs to the Russian “shadow fleet”.

3.07.2026 - 09:25
Another bulk carrier from the Russian “shadow fleet” arrived at the Yalta raid for stolen grain

The ship is awaiting permission to enter Sevastopol, where it is to load grain taken from the occupied territories.

1.07.2026 - 14:35
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