UK Sanctions 20 Russian Ships Comprising ‘Shadow Fleet’

• UK government sanctions 20 Russian ships, alleged to be part of Moscow’s “shadow fleet” carrying Russian oil.

• The ships include Ocean Faye, Andaman Skies, and Mianzimu, each carrying over four million barrels of Russian oil this year.

• The UK has already sanctioned over 100 Russian ships dealing in Russian energy products, including 93 oil tankers.

• The sanctions also affect energy companies 2Rivers DMCC and 2Rivers PTE LTD.

• The sanctions aim to strengthen Ukraine’s war economy and provide emergency support for humanitarian needs and energy system repairs.