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EU Moves to Sanction Russia's Shadow Oil Fleet

10/19/2025

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European External Action Service (EEAS) urges EU member states to back a maritime declaration inspecting Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers.
EU foreign ministers will discuss measures against Russia after a G7 agreement to curb evasion.
The EEAS estimates 600–1,400 shadow fleet vessels, with over 400 sanctioned.
The 19th sanctions package will bring sanctioned vessels to 560 and extend ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to January 1, 2027.

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European External Action Service (EEAS) urges EU member states to back a maritime declaration inspecting Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers.
EU foreign ministers will discuss measures against Russia after a G7 agreement to curb evasion.
The EEAS estimates 600–1,400 shadow fleet vessels, with over 400 sanctioned.
The 19th sanctions package will bring sanctioned vessels to 560 and extend ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to January 1, 2027.