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- Australia sanctioned 60 vessels linked to Russia's shadow fleet operating under deceptive practices on Wednesday to curb support for the war in Ukraine.
- This action responds to Russia's use of a shadow fleet of roughly 350 to 600 aging oil tankers to evade sanctions and sustain oil exports amid the ongoing conflict since 2022.
- The fleet hides vessels by disabling tracking systems, changing flags mid-route, and transferring oil offshore, complicating multilateral efforts to enforce the $60 oil price cap imposed by G7 and EU nations.
- Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated that the sanctions aim to cut off oil revenue that supports Russia’s war efforts, although some experts argue that without wider trade restrictions, the measures are largely symbolic and unlikely to have a significant impact.
- The new sanctions highlight intensified international attempts to dismantle the shadow fleet, reflecting ongoing concerns about Russia circumventing restrictions and the unresolved war's persistence.
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Australia Sanctions Russian-Linked Vessels for First Time
The Australian Government has imposed targeted sanctions on 60 vessels linked to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” according to an official statement from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs on June 18. This marks the first time Australia has sanctioned the shadow fleet, which Russia uses to bypass international sanctions and sustain its unlawful war against Ukraine. The vessels operate under deceptive practices such as flag-hopping, d…
Australia has for the first time imposed sanctions on ships of the so-called Russian shadow fleet.
Australia Sanctions 60 Vessels in Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’
Australia has announced targeted sanctions against 60 ships identified as part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet”—the first time Canberra has taken action against these vessels. These ships are allegedly being used to dodge international sanctions and sustain Russia’s military operations in Ukraine. The vessels operate through deceptive means such as changing flags, switching off tracking systems, and using insufficient insurance cover. They a…
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