US EditionAustralia Sanctions Oil Tankers in Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’
- Australia sanctioned 60 vessels linked to Russia's shadow fleet on Wednesday to impede deceptive oil trade amid the Ukraine war.
- These sanctions are a response to Russia’s continued invasion of Ukraine since February 2022 and are designed to uphold the G7 and EU’s imposed limit of $60 per barrel on Russian oil sales.
- The shadow fleet uses flag-hopping, disables tracking systems, and operates under various flags to evade sanctions and continue oil exports worldwide.
- Foreign Minister Penny Wong emphasized that the sanctions aim to cut off vital oil revenue supporting Russia’s military efforts and demonstrate Australia’s ongoing resolve to target those facilitating Russia’s illegal invasion.
- While symbolic, the sanctions increase pressure on Russia’s trade network, but experts warn their direct impact remains limited unless vessels enter Australian ports or trade locally.
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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…
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…
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