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Zelenskyy Urges Sanctions as Russia Uses Tankers for Drones

9/29/2025

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On September 28, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia uses oil tankers to launch drones toward Europe.
He urged stricter sanctions on Russia’s energy trade and closing waters to Russian tankers, including the "shadow fleet".
Poland tightened airspace controls after the attack; the shadow fleet’s opaque ownership complicates enforcement, underscoring the need for coordinated action among coastal states and regulators.

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On September 28, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia uses oil tankers to launch drones toward Europe.
He urged stricter sanctions on Russia’s energy trade and closing waters to Russian tankers, including the "shadow fleet".
Poland tightened airspace controls after the attack; the shadow fleet’s opaque ownership complicates enforcement, underscoring the need for coordinated action among coastal states and regulators.