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What is Russia’s ‘shadow fleet,’ and why does it worry Europe?
Russia’s “shadow fleet” of oil tankers is worrying European nations. It’s not just about sanctions; the vessels also pose environmental and navigational risks.
Russia’s Billion-Dollar ‘Shadow Fleet’
Russia has been using its shadow fleet of aging vessels to navigate around western sanctions — and keep cash pouring in.
Europe To Hunt Down Putin's Ailing Shadow Fleet
Russia has continued to transport the commodity via an aging fleet whose links to Moscow are hidden, often through shell companies. The EU has been struggling to clamp down on the Russian vessels, which not only allow Moscow to earn export revenues but pose a significant environmental threat.
E.U. countries considering large-scale seizures of Russian ‘shadow fleet’ ships in Baltic Sea
European countries are holding discussions about carrying out large-scale seizures of tankers transporting Russian oil through the Baltic Sea, Politico reported on Monday, citing European diplomats and officials.
Inside the new plan to seize Russia’s shadow fleet
The talks illustrate Europe’s growing frustration that Russia continues to transport its oil and dodge Western sanctions by relying on an ever-growing “shadow fleet” — aging vessels with obscure ownership and unknown insurance. By doing so ...
Europe planning to seize Putin’s shadow fleet
European countries are considering seizing Russia’s secret fleet in the Baltic Sea following multiple incidents involving undersea cables. A draft law is currently being prepared to allow the seizure of these vessels,

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'Limpet mines' suspected of blowing three holes in 'shadow fleet' oil tanker in Russian port
Limpet mines' suspected of blowing three holes in 'shadow fleet' oil tanker in Russian port - The vessel was hit below the ...
Russian spy ship catches fire in Mediterranean, heard on audio issuing warning: "Please hear me"
Ship-tracking websites that use the data vessels emit on their identity, position, speed and course show the Milla Moon ...
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Moment Royal Navy destroyer tracks Russian vessels in Channel
Moment British Royal Navy destroyer tracks Russian vessels in English Channel. Commander David Armstrong from the HMS Iron ...
A Russian spy ship caught fire off Syria's coast, officials say. Here's audio of its broadcasts
The Associated Press has obtained audio of what military officials say is a broadcast from a Russian spy ship that suffered a ...
Russia is able to fight on in Ukraine for another year but is short on tanks, say military experts
Russia has what it needs to fight on in Ukraine for at least another year and retains the battlefield initiative, but is ...
Moscow's oil exports are under pressure as Western sanctions hit Russia's 'shadow fleet'
The "shadow fleet" comprises often aging, uninsured ships that aim to evade sanctions on Russian energy exports.
Russia's reach may feel far away, but warships in the English Channel tell a different story
ITV News spent time on HMS Iron Duke and a Wildcat helicopter helping to gather intelligence on Russian warships in the English Channel. | ITV National News ...
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Zelensky, Danish PM discuss countering Russia’s shadow fleet in Munich
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen held a meeting in Munich to discuss ...