U.K. Unveils ‘Largest-Ever’ Sanctions Targeting Russian Shadow Fleet

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
of oil tankers believed to be circumventing Western restrictions imposed over the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.The British government said
it was sanctioning up to 100 vessels that have carried more than $24 billion worth of oil since early 2023
It also unveiled measures aimed at individuals and entities behind the fleet.The U.K
war economy.Experts say the shadow fleet, which comprises tankers with murky ownership and no proper insurance, has helped Russia continue
and gas revenues since 2022
British-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), where Ukraine and Arctic security topped the agenda.The alliance was expected to announce new
support for Ukraine, including expanded military training and anti-disinformation efforts.Britain and Norway are also set to sign a new
Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom.AFP contributed reporting.