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Revealed: Russia's Shadow Fleet Fuels Oil Crisis, Outrage Grows

2/4/2025

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A shocking investigation uncovers Russia's "shadow fleet" of 230 tankers, many sold by Western firms post-Ukraine invasion, raking in billions for their former owners. This has sparked outrage from the German Shipowners' Association, highlighting the ethical void in these deals as they fuel illegal oil transport and contribute to infrastructure devastation amidst rising geopolitical tensions.

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A shocking investigation uncovers Russia's "shadow fleet" of 230 tankers, many sold by Western firms post-Ukraine invasion, raking in billions for their former owners. This has sparked outrage from the German Shipowners' Association, highlighting the ethical void in these deals as they fuel illegal oil transport and contribute to infrastructure devastation amidst rising geopolitical tensions.