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Zelensky Sanctions 225 Captains Amid Russian Oil Crackdown

2/21/2026

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On February 21, 2026, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine announced sanctions against 225 captains tied to transporting Russian oil as part of Russia's "shadow fleet".
The captains come from 11 countries, including Russia and India, with most sanctioned tankers already under existing sanctions.
A sanctions package targets 46 Russian citizens and 44 companies tied to Russia's military-industrial complex.
Zelensky urged the European Union to ban maritime services for Russian ships.

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On February 21, 2026, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine announced sanctions against 225 captains tied to transporting Russian oil as part of Russia's "shadow fleet".
The captains come from 11 countries, including Russia and India, with most sanctioned tankers already under existing sanctions.
A sanctions package targets 46 Russian citizens and 44 companies tied to Russia's military-industrial complex.
Zelensky urged the European Union to ban maritime services for Russian ships.