The United Kingdom has imposed a major new round of sanctions targeting Russia’s so-called 'shadow fleet'—a network of 135 oil tankers and two related companies used to secretly transport Russian oil and evade existing international restrictions. These measures are designed to disrupt the flow of oil revenue that helps fund Russia’s war in Ukraine, with the UK government estimating that the targeted tankers have moved $24 billion worth of oil since early 2024. The sanctions also hit Lukoil’s Dubai-based trading arm and a shipping company operating flag registries used by the shadow fleet. This coordinated effort with the EU aims to tighten enforcement, close loopholes, and further isolate Russia’s energy sector. Analysts say the crackdown could have significant impacts on global shipping and insurance markets, as well as Russia’s ability to finance its military operations.
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