The UK has ramped up pressure on Russia's energy trade, sanctioning 18 oil tankers and 4 LNG vessels in its boldest move yet against Moscow's “shadow fleet.” 🇬🇧 The ships, including the NS Bora, Atlas, and Moskovsky Prospect, are now banned from UK ports and blocked from accessing British maritime services. This brings the total sanctioned Russian oil tankers to 43.
🔍 British authorities are cracking down on vessels suspected of dodgy insurance practices, demanding proof of coverage as they navigate the English Channel. Officials warned: “Any actor that facilitates Russia’s malign activities could face sanctions.”
Russia, meanwhile, continues to defy Western restrictions, relying on tankers outside traditional insurance systems. Analysts call this a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse 🌐—one that could reshape global energy markets.
