Zelensky Introduces New Sanctions on Russian Shadow Fleet
- President Volodymyr Zelensky announced new sanctions against 225 ship captains from 11 countries, including Russia, India, and the Philippines, involved in transporting Russian oil to counter Russia's shadow fleet.
- The European Union is preparing its 20th sanctions package, which may include a full ban on maritime services for Russian crude oil ships, potentially finalized by February 24, the invasion anniversary.
- A second Ukraine sanctions package targets 46 Russian citizens, two Iranian citizens, and 44 Russian companies linked to Russia's military-industrial complex supplying missiles, drones, and arms.
- Ukraine is sharing sanction information with partners to expand measures against those facilitating Russian aggression and emphasizes the financial link between tanker captains and the war.
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Zelenskyy signs decree on sanctions against Russian shadow fleet, companies servicing enemy military-industrial complex
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees No. 130/2026 and 131/2026, which put into effect the decision of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) on the application of new sanctions packages.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky imposed sanctions against 225 captains of vessels exporting Russian oil products, as well as companies associated with the military-industrial complex of the Russian Federation.
The President of Ukraine, Volodimir Zelenski, announced on 21 February that new sanctions would be imposed against Russia's fleet and persons involved in the transport of Russian oil. In parallel, the European Commission is preparing the 20th package of restrictive measures against Moscow, which is currently under discussion.
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