Zelensky introduces new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- Ukraine has imposed new sanctions targeting 225 captains of vessels involved in transporting Russian oil, aiming to disrupt Russia's ability to fund its war efforts.
- President Zelensky urged the European Union to strengthen its sanctions against Russia, specifically calling for a ban on maritime services for ships used by Moscow.
- The European Commission is preparing its 20th sanctions package, which may include a full ban on maritime services for Russian crude oil and is expected to be finalized by February 24.
- Western governments have increased scrutiny of Russia's "shadow fleet," a network of aging tankers using opaque ownership and false flags to evade sanctions on Russian oil exports.
- Zelensky emphasized that Ukrainian proposals often influence international sanctions and called for coordinated global
