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U.K. Sanctions Azerbaijani Tanker Over Russian Oil Trade

5/14/2025

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The U.K. has imposed sanctions on the Azerbaijani tanker Zangazur for transporting oil for Russia, raising alarms about Azerbaijan's energy partnerships with the EU. This move also affects five Azerbaijani individuals and two companies tied to the Russian oil trade, underscoring the growing scrutiny of Azerbaijan's involvement in circumventing sanctions against Russia.

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The U.K. has imposed sanctions on the Azerbaijani tanker Zangazur for transporting oil for Russia, raising alarms about Azerbaijan's energy partnerships with the EU. This move also affects five Azerbaijani individuals and two companies tied to the Russian oil trade, underscoring the growing scrutiny of Azerbaijan's involvement in circumventing sanctions against Russia.