Russia’s shadow fleet will be hit with the largest ever sanctions package from the UK government today.
It will sanction up to 100 vessels that form a core part of Putin’s shadow fleet operation and are responsible for carrying more than $24bn-worth of cargo since the start of 2024.
The shadow fleet – a network of ships often characterised by weak ownership and multiples flags of convenience, for transporting sanctioned goods – is bankrolling the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine and damaging critical infrastructure through “reckless seafaring”.
Protecting subsea infrastructure from malicious and careless incidents is expected to be a key part of leaders’ discussions at a Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) summit to be held in Oslo today.
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