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European Parliament Chair Metsola emphasized the need for the EU to intensify efforts to halt Russia's shadow fleet, which is transporting sanctioned energy resources through European waters.

Roberta Metsola, president of the European Parliament, criticized the EU for not adequately combating Russia's shadow fleet transporting sanctioned oil.

The Gulf of Finland faces a high risk of oil spills this winter due to significant ice conditions and the presence of Russia's shadow fleet.

As EU sanctions intensify, Russia's oil revenues are declining, prompting the growth of a shadow fleet to circumvent restrictions.

President Zelensky announced new sanctions on Russian oil transport vessels as part of Ukraine's ongoing efforts to hinder Russia's war financing.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has imposed sanctions on 225 captains of Russian vessels involved in the shadow fleet exporting oil products.

The war in Ukraine has escalated into international waters as Ukraine and its Western allies declare war on the Russian shadow fleet to cut off oil revenue funding Russia's war efforts.

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine now extends to international waters, where Kyiv and its allies target Russia's oil revenue infrastructure amid escalating Western sanctions.

A Financial Times investigation reveals a network of nearly 50 shell companies exporting over $90 billion worth of sanctioned Russian oil while concealing their origins.

The article discusses how Europe's failure to address Russia's shadow fleet allows it to maintain significant oil revenue, essential for supporting its economy and military actions against Ukraine.

France has released the oil tanker Grinch, suspected of being part of Russia’s sanctions-evasion fleet, after its owner paid a multimillion-euro fine following its seizure in Mediterranean waters.

Russia has expressed discontent with actions targeting its shadow fleet and is discussing potential strikes on NATO's naval forces.

France's prosecution and regional authorities have announced that a company operating a tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet has been fined and is willing to re-register the vessel.

A Kremlin official warned that Russia might use its navy in retaliation if European nations escalate the seizure of Russian-represented vessels in the Baltic Sea.

France has released the oil tanker 'Grinch', which was detained over alleged ties to Russia's 'shadow fleet', after the owner paid a multi-million euro fine.

France freed a tanker believed to belong to the Russian shadow fleet after the shipowner paid a fine, according to the prosecution on Tuesday.

French authorities released a tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet after imposing a fine for evading European sanctions.

France has released the Russian tanker Grinch after the company owning the vessel paid a fine following its detention for sailing under a false flag.

France has released a tanker suspected of being part of Russia's shadow fleet after imposing a financial penalty on its operating company.

A ship from Russia's shadow fleet has accepted responsibility and paid a substantial fine following its interception by French forces near the coast of Marseille.

A French oil tanker suspected of being part of the Russian shadow fleet has been released from arrest, according to Reuters.

An oil tanker suspected by France of being part of the Russian shadow fleet has been released from arrest after being detained by the French Navy in the Mediterranean.

A senior Russian official has warned that Russia may deploy its navy to protect vessels linked to Russia from potential European actions, highlighting rising tensions in maritime security.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with US Senators regarding sanctions against Russia and measures to address its shadow fleet.

A study by Finnish broadcaster Yle has revealed that vessels in the Russian shadow fleet are falsifying their flag state to transport oil, circumventing sanctions from the EU, UK, and US.

The U.S. Coast Guard is expected to pursue the last oil tanker of Venezuela's 'shadow fleet' after the seizure of the tanker 'Veronica III' in a recent operation against the fleet.

The UK and Northern Baltic countries are considering plans to seize oil tankers linked to Russia's 'shadow fleet', following discussions among defense officials.

European nations are considering the seizure of oil tankers associated with Russia's shadow fleet to diminish funding for its war against Ukraine.

Ukraine has announced sanctions on 91 tanker vessels associated with Russia's shadow fleet used for circumventing international oil sanctions.

The article discusses the historical context of piracy and its modern-day implications, highlighting how tankers are evading sanctions by sailing under false flags.

Denmark reports nearly daily sightings of sanctioned Russian tankers operating in its waters as part of a shadow fleet evading international sanctions.

The Norwegian government has decided to extend its measures aimed at addressing the operations of foreign-flagged oil tankers used by Russia to circumvent international sanctions.

Danish authorities have recorded 292 shadow fleet voyages in Danish waters last year, raising concerns about the potential threat these vessels pose to national security.

India's coast guard has confiscated three oil tankers allegedly involved in oil smuggling, marking a significant step in addressing the shadow fleet issue.

Maritime analysts warn that Iran’s fleet of aging oil tankers, operating without proper oversight, poses a significant risk of environmental disaster due to poor maintenance.

The US Navy seized the oil tanker Aquila II in the Indian Ocean, which is linked to Russia's shadow fleet according to Ukrainian military intelligence.

The US has intercepted and detained the Russian tanker Aquila II in the Indian Ocean for violating sanctions imposed by the Trump administration.

The UK plans to deploy a drone fleet in the North Sea to target oil tankers connected to what it identifies as a Russian 'shadow fleet.'

The EU proposes a 20th sanctions package against Russia, which includes targeting 43 new vessels in the shadow fleet and specific ports in Georgia and Indonesia.

The U.S. military has boarded the Aquila II oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, highlighting its ongoing efforts to combat illicit Venezuelan oil trade amidst international sanctions against it.

India has detained three tankers believed to be part of Iran's shadow fleet amidst ongoing tensions over Iranian oil shipments.

The risk of an oil spill in the Gulf of Finland has increased due to Russian shadow fleet vessels operating in icy waters, according to Finland's Coast Guard.

Ukraine has intensified its drone and missile attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, putting pressure on Moscow's war financing.

Rising ice conditions in the Gulf of Finland increase the risk of oil spills, particularly with the presence of older, inadequately equipped tankers from Russia's shadow fleet.

The UK is considering seizing tankers associated with Russia's shadow fleet in response to declining Russian oil revenues.

The UK is considering seizing a Russian-linked shadow fleet tanker to disrupt Moscow's sanctioned oil exports, as reported by British defense sources.

The UK has threatened to seize Russian tankers associated with a 'shadow fleet' amid the ongoing conflict and declining oil revenues for Russia.

The UK has threatened to seize a Russian-linked tanker, potentially escalating tensions with Moscow amidst declining Russian oil revenues.

The USA has imposed new sanctions on 15 companies dealing with Iranian oil and additional sanctions on 14 ships in Iran's 'shadow fleet' that attempt to evade sanctions.

The USA has imposed sanctions on 15 companies dealing with Iranian oil and other petroleum products, alongside sanctions on 14 vessels in Iran's 'shadow fleet' which evade detection while trading sanctioned oil.