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UK Targets Russian 'Shadow Fleet' with Largest Sanctions Package Yet

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces measures against 100 tankers carrying $24 billion in cargo, aiming to cut Kremlin oil revenues and protect critical 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 imposed sanctions on up to 100 Russian oil tankers, marking its largest action to date against the shadow fleet.
  • The targeted vessels have transported over $24 billion worth of cargo since 2024, circumventing Western sanctions.
  • The shadow fleet has been linked to damage of critical undersea infrastructure, including cables in the Baltic Sea.
  • These sanctions aim to weaken Russia’s ability to fund its war in Ukraine and safeguard vital UK and European infrastructure.
  • The announcement was made at the Joint Expeditionary Force summit in Norway, where leaders are also expected to deepen military support for Ukraine.