EU prepares to block Russian oil tankers in the Baltic Sea

rbc.ua (Ukrainian)

The EU is preparing to block Russia's "shadow fleet" in the Baltic Sea by detaining tankers. This move aims to enforce sanctions, with at least 16 flagless vessels potentially being seized under UN maritime law. The EU's 19th sanctions package may add 120 more tankers to a blacklist. Russia's shadow fleet, comprising older tankers, is a significant part of its oil exports, with its size increasing substantially.


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