Fighting Russia's shadow fleet: Britain's new measures
The United Kingdom and the European Union are preparing to take decisive action against Russia's "shadow fleet" of oil tankers, a move aimed at increasing scrutiny under international sanctions. According to sources cited by Bloomberg, these measures will be discussed at the upcoming meeting of the European Political Community on July 18. A coordinated response to a growing threat The underground fleet that Russia uses to circumvent sanctions and export its oil poses significant risks to maritime security and economic stability. In response, the UK and EU member states plan to share intelligence on these vessels to better coordinate their actions. These efforts will involve working closely with the private sector and other relevant stakeholders to mitigate the risks posed by these unregulated vessels and their intermediaries. Strengthening of sanctions and security measures One of the key steps is the formation of a special task force to implement immediate concrete actio