UK to announce fresh sanctions on Putin's 'shadow fleet'
Summary
The UK plans to impose new sanctions on up to 100 Russian oil tankers that have been used to dodge existing sanctions on oil and gas exports. These measures aim to prevent the tankers from entering UK ports and could involve detaining them in UK waters. Leaders will discuss this at a meeting in Oslo, focusing on supporting Ukraine against Russia.Key Facts
- The new sanctions target a group of Russian oil tankers called the "shadow fleet."
- These tankers have transported over £18 billion worth of cargo since 2024.
- The announcement will be made at a summit of north European leaders called the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) in Oslo, Norway.
- The UK wants to stop the "shadow fleet" from funding Russia's activities in Ukraine.
- Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, many countries already imposed sanctions limiting Russian energy exports.
- The new measures will prevent the sanctioned tankers from using British ports.
- The Joint Expeditionary Force consists of ten countries, including the UK, Denmark, and Norway.
- Additional support for Ukraine's war efforts is expected to be announced at the JEF summit.
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