EU Slaps Sanctions on 41 Russian “Shadow Fleet” Vessels, Targeting Oil Tankers and Military Transport

The European Council has introduced sanctions on 41 vessels that are part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” of oil tankers.

The dicision was unveiled on European Council’s website on December 18.

According to the statement, the 41 ships are now subjected to a ban on entering ports and a prohibition on a broad range of maritime services.

“This measure is intended to target non-EU tankers that are part of Putin’s shadow fleet circumventing the oil price cap mechanism or support the energy sector of Russia, or vessels that are responsible for transporting military equipment for Russia or involved in the transport of stolen Ukrainian grain and cultural goods from Ukraine.,” stated the European Council.

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Following this latest package of sanctions, the total number of vessels in the “shadow fleet” that are facing economic restrictions has now increased to nearly 600.

“The EU remains ready to step up pressure on Russia and its shadow fleet value chain, including by adopting further sanctions.,” the European Council emphasized.

Earlier, it was reported that the administration of US President Donald Trump is preparing to introduce a new set of sanctions aimed at Russia’s energy sector, as Washington seeks to intensify pressure on Moscow while discussions continue over a potential peace deal.

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