Russian shadow fleet sanctions

Fresh humiliation for Kremlin as U.S. captures Russian-linked oil ship

The U.S. government’s seizure of the tanker Marinera, formerly known as Bella 1, sailing under a Russian flag, has become one of Washington’s most provocative moves against Moscow since Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the NYT reported on Jan. 8.

8 January, 12:41 PM

EU extends Russia sanctions through July 2026

The Council of the European Union has extended sanctions against Russia for another six months — through July 31, 2026 — the Council’s press service announced on Dec. 22.

22 December 2025, 07:58 PM

EU sanctions 41 Russian tankers in crackdown on Kremlin’s shadow oil fleet

The European Council has imposed sanctions on 41 vessels identified as part of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, including oil tankers that generate revenue for the country’s energy sector, the Council said in an official statement on Dec. 18.

18 December 2025, 03:52 PM

Ukraine imposes largest sanctions package yet on Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ — Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree enacting the National Security and Defense Council’s decision to impose sanctions on 656 maritime vessels that are part of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, he said on Dec. 13.

13 December 2025, 10:30 PM

New Zealand insurer secretly aided Russia’s shadow fleet in $17B oil shipments

A New Zealand insurance company, Maritime Mutual, helped transport sanctioned oil from Russia and Iran, Reuters reported on Oct. 28.

29 October 2025, 10:20 AM

Over 500 Russian tankers operating outside sanctions — Zelenskyy

Russian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that, according to Ukrainian intelligence, Russia’s shadow fleet includes more than 500 tankers delivering oil while circumventing international sanctions. He made the statement during a briefing with journalists on Oct. 8, Suspilne reported.

9 October 2025, 02:10 PM

Russian shadow tanker Unity held in Murmansk over unpaid crew wages

Russian sailors are reporting that their employer has failed to pay them, prompting authorities in the port of Murmansk to detain the tanker Unity, which operates under the flag of Lesotho and is part of the Kremlin’s so-called shadow fleet, The Moscow Times reported on Sept. 1.

2 September 2025, 02:10 PM

Sweden and Denmark begin inspecting Russian tankers — Foreign Policy

Sweden and Denmark have joined Germany in requiring insurance documentation from tankers transiting their territorial waters in the Baltic Sea — a move aimed at curbing the operations of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, the industry outlet Enkorr.ua reported on July 7, citing Foreign Policy.

7 July 2025, 03:33 PM

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