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UK Sanctions 100 Russian Oil Tankers to Target Shadow Fleet Operations

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the largest sanctions package yet, aiming to cut $24 billion in oil revenues and protect critical subsea infrastructure.

Starmer said 'the threat from Russia to our national security cannot be underestimated' (Photo: Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The UK has sanctioned 100 tankers from Russia's shadow fleet, which have transported over $24 billion worth of oil since early 2024.
  • The sanctions prevent these vessels from accessing British ports and allow for their detention in UK waters if necessary.
  • This move, announced at the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) summit in Norway, is part of broader efforts to weaken Russia’s ability to fund its war in Ukraine.
  • The shadow fleet, often composed of aging and poorly insured vessels, has been linked to reckless seafaring, including damage to critical subsea cables in the Baltic Sea.
  • JEF leaders are also expected to deepen military training support for Ukraine and expand measures to counter Russian disinformation.