UK ready to 'tighten chokehold' on Russia's shadow fleet
Summary
The UK is planning to work with European allies to stop Russian oil tankers that are avoiding sanctions. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper stated that the UK will take stronger action to enforce these sanctions and protect important infrastructure from these "shadow fleet" vessels. The UK has already assisted in a US operation to seize a Russian-flagged tanker.Key Facts
- The UK aims to intercept Russian tankers avoiding sanctions with European allies.
- Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper called for more aggressive actions to stop these ships.
- The UK helped the US seize a Russian-flagged tanker accused of dodging sanctions.
- The UK is exploring legal methods to stop and search these vessels.
- Cooper highlighted that the shadow fleet threatens UK national security and fuels the war in Ukraine.
- The UK government is considering using the 2018 Sanctions and Money Laundering Act for enforcement.
- Shadow fleets use old tankers and false identities to smuggle oil from countries under sanctions.
- The Finnish government is already active in taking actions against these shadow fleets.
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