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Ukraine Exposes 1,100 Russian Tankers Evading Sanctions

12/18/2025

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Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service says Russia's shadow fleet now has over 1,100 tankers, many sanctioned by Ukraine, the European Union (EU), and the United States, aiding sanctions evasion and oil exports during the war.
On December 18, the EU imposed sanctions on 41 vessels, bringing the total to 600 and targeting non-EU tankers used to bypass the oil price cap.
The EU says further sanctions are possible.

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Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service says Russia's shadow fleet now has over 1,100 tankers, many sanctioned by Ukraine, the European Union (EU), and the United States, aiding sanctions evasion and oil exports during the war.
On December 18, the EU imposed sanctions on 41 vessels, bringing the total to 600 and targeting non-EU tankers used to bypass the oil price cap.
The EU says further sanctions are possible.