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Prime Minister's Office announces largest sanctions against Russian shadow fleet tankers

Published on: 09 May 2025
Published by LNB News

LNB News 09/05/2025

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Issue Date: 09 May 2025

Published Date: 09 May 2025

Jurisdiction(s): World

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The Prime Minister's Office, led by The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer KCB KC MP, has announced the largest sanctions package targeting Russia's shadow fleet at the Joint Expeditionary Force meeting in Oslo. The sanctions will target up to 100 oil tankers responsible for transporting over $24 billion worth of cargo since 2024, aiming to protect UK and European critical national infrastructure. The shadow fleet, linked to the Kremlin's illegal war in Ukraine, poses a threat through reckless seafaring. The UK has activated the Nordic Warden system to monitor potential threats to subsea infrastructure, which is crucial for telecommunications and energy supplies. The Prime Minister emphasised the need to disrupt the shadow fleet to undermine Putin's war efforts and protect national infrastructure. The JEF leaders will also enhance their partnership with Ukraine, supporting its armed forces and increasing interoperability. Additionally, the UK and Norway will agree on a memorandum of understanding on space domain awareness to...

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