Wed Sep 11 08:31:14 UTC 2024: ## UK Sanctions 10 Vessels in Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ to Curb Oil Trade

**London, September 11, 2023** – The UK has imposed sanctions on 10 vessels operating as part of Russia’s “shadow fleet,” a group of ships used to evade sanctions on Russian oil exports. The move aims to cripple a key revenue source for President Vladimir Putin’s war effort in Ukraine.

The targeted vessels are considered “high-volume offenders,” actively transporting Russian oil around the clock. These ships will now be barred from UK ports and excluded from the UK Ship Register.

“Putin’s war machine is funded by a dark and illicit economic system that this government is committed to destabilising,” stated Foreign Secretary David Lammy. “Today’s sanctions further undermine Russia’s ability to trade in oil via its shadow fleet.”

The UK’s action follows its July “call to action” aimed at halting the illicit trade facilitated by the shadow fleet. Today’s announcement brings the total number of sanctioned shadow fleet ships to 25.

The UK has already witnessed the impact of previous sanctions on individual shadow ships, with many left stranded and unable to trade Russian oil.

The sanctioned vessels include the NICOLAY ZUYEV, NS ASIA, and ZALIV ANIVA, which have collectively transported over $5 billion worth of Russian oil since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The UK government remains committed to working with its international partners to hinder Russia’s attempts to circumvent sanctions and support Ukraine.

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