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EU Sanctions 189 Vessels to Thwart Russia's Energy Exports

5/22/2025

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The EU has ramped up its sanctions against Russia, now encompassing 189 vessels and totaling 349, in a bold move to cripple energy exports fueling the war in Ukraine. Among those impacted are ships from Japan's Mitsui OSK Line. These measures seek to disrupt Russia's logistics, particularly for LNG transfers, while underscoring Norway's surprising tolerance of Russian carriers.

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The EU has ramped up its sanctions against Russia, now encompassing 189 vessels and totaling 349, in a bold move to cripple energy exports fueling the war in Ukraine. Among those impacted are ships from Japan's Mitsui OSK Line. These measures seek to disrupt Russia's logistics, particularly for LNG transfers, while underscoring Norway's surprising tolerance of Russian carriers.