US targets Russian 'shadow fleet' with tougher sanctions
The US administration is considering imposing strict sanctions on Russia, specifically targeting its "shadow fleet." These sanctions are aimed at curbing illegal oil transports through the Baltic Sea. This information was provided by Fox News, citing sources within the White House.
The US president's administration plans to enforce strict sanctions on Russia, focusing on its "shadow fleet." As reported by Fox News, these sanctions will target illegal oil shipments through the Baltic Sea. According to sources, the current level of sanctions is deemed insufficient, making the "shadow fleet" an easy target.
Fox News sources report that US President Donald Trump is disappointed with Russian President Vladimir Putin's stance, which he believes is delaying ceasefire negotiations.
Trump expressed his dissatisfaction in a conversation with NBC News, threatening to impose duties on Russian oil.
Transport flows through the Baltic
According to data, as much as 70% of illegal oil sales in Russia are conducted via the "shadow fleet."
Trump plans another phone call with Putin soon to discuss these issues.
Out of approximately 600 ships transporting Russian oil through the Baltic, nearly half belong to the so-called "shadow fleet," as established by a report from Yle. Most of these vessels are tankers that are 15 years old or older.
The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) in Helsinki estimated that from the beginning of 2022 to mid-2024, which coincides with the onset of Russian aggression in Ukraine, Russia transported nearly 374 million tons of oil or oil products worth over 220 billion euros (237,5 billion dollars) through the Baltic routes.
The main Russian oil terminals are located in the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland, in the St. Petersburg region, Primorsk, and Ust-Luga.
Russian "shadow tankers," which are not covered by Western insurance, play a significant role in circumventing sanctions imposed on the Kremlin by the G7 group.
