Ukraine Sanctions Nearly 700 Vessels Used by Russia to Finance War: Zelenskyy
Ukraine’s sanctions target nearly 700 vessels linked to Russian energy exports across 50+ jurisdictions to cut war financing, the largest package against maritime assets so far.
- December 13, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced from Kyiv that sanctions against nearly 700 maritime vessels have come into effect, posting the measures on X.
- Zelenskyy said the package targets tankers and other vessels linked to Russia's aggression, describing it as the largest sanctions package against such vessels.
- Vessels under non-Russian flags are included, spanning more than 50 jurisdictions and extending to shipowning companies and export infrastructure, Kyiv said.
- Pairing pressure with diplomacy, Zelenskyy said economic pressure must be paired with diplomacy and thanked countries and partners supporting Ukraine's enforcement efforts.
- Zelenskyy urged a complete ban on maritime services to vessels exporting Russian energy resources and said Russia must end the war it started.
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Ukraine sanctions nearly 700 vessels tied to Russia’s 'shadow fleet'
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Dec. 13 that Ukraine’s sanctions against nearly 700 vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet had entered into force.
Ukraine Sanctions Nearly 700 Vessels Used by Russia to Finance War: Zelenskyy
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. "Today, Ukraine's sanctions against nearly 700 additional maritime vessels used by the Russians to finance the war have come into effect," Zelenskyy said. "This is a significant part of Russia's fleet that transports oil and other energy resources and generates funds to prolong the war." World News | Ukraine Sanctions Nearly 700 Vessels Used by Russia to Finance War: Zelenskyy.
Ukraine sanctions nearly 700 vessels used by Russia to finance war: Zelenskyy - The Tribune
'Today, Ukraine's sanctions against nearly 700 additional maritime vessels used by the Russians to finance the war have come into effect,' Zelenskyy said. 'This is a significant part of Russia's fleet that transports oil and other energy resources and generates funds to prolong the war.'
Ukraine sanctions nearly 700 vessels used by Russia to finance war: Zelenskyy
"Today, Ukraine's sanctions against nearly 700 additional maritime vessels used by the Russians to finance the war have come into effect," Zelenskyy said. "This is a significant part of Russia's fleet that transports oil and other energy resources and generates funds to prolong the war."
Ukraine has imposed sanctions against nearly 700 naval vessels that Russia uses to export oil and other energy resources and finance the war. This is the largest package of sanctions directed specifically against tankers and ships involved in supporting the aggression of the Russian Federation.
Sub-sanction vessels are flying the flags of more than 50 countries.
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