UK Extends Russian Sanctions to Newest ARC7 LNG Tankers
The sanctions target 31 measures and eight vessels as Britain says Russia is building a dangerous new shadow fleet for gas exports.
- On October 1, the United Kingdom announced a new sanctions package comprising 31 measures targeting 23 individuals, organizations, and eight vessels linked to Russia's energy exports.
- The British Foreign Office stated Russia is attempting to build a "dangerous new shadow fleet" to circumvent sanctions and sustain revenues from gas exports amid Western pressure.
- New ice-class carriers The Aleksey Kosygin, Konstantin Posiet, and Pyotr Stolypin measure approximately 984 feet with cargo capacity of approximately 127,500 metric tons, enabling Arctic navigation through two meters of ice.
- According to the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, Russia's "shadow" LNG fleet has grown to 25 vessels, with recent additions including eight used gas carriers and two new ships from Zvezda.
- Russia is accelerating production as the European Union prepares to impose a complete ban on Russian LNG imports effective January 1, 2027, while NATO countries intensify targeting of sanctions-evasion vessels.
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Russia’s “Shadow Fleet” Is Growing Again—This Time With New Arctic LNG Tankers
Russia is attempting to expand a new “shadow fleet” of tankers to circumvent British sanctions and maintain revenues from energy exports, The Telegraph reported on October 1, citing the UK Foreign Office.
Russia is building new shadow fleet to bypass sanctions – Telegraph
Russia is likely expanding its shadow fleet of gas carriers to circumvent international sanctions and maintain revenue from liquefied natural gas exports. The new vessels, in particular, are capable of operating on Arctic routes.
Putin's new armada in the Arctic: Britain has imposed sanctions on giant tankers of the "shadow fleet"
Putin's new armada in the Arctic: Britain has imposed sanctions on giant tankers of the "shadow fleet"Britain imposed sanctions against 8 Russian vessels, accusing (!) Moscow is interested in building a new Arctic "shadow fleet" to...
Britain has imposed sanctions on eight shadow navy vessels that Russia is trying to circumvent restrictions on LNG exports and preserve gas revenues.
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