WorldHow Russia’s shadow fleet forced Europe back to sea

Europe initially sought to curb Russia’s ability to fund its war in Ukraine through oil revenues with sanctions, legislation and price caps. As hundreds of ships helped Moscow evade the restrictions, Western governments increasingly turned to naval power and aggressive maritime enforcement. A Ukrainian register identified 1,404 shadow-fleet vessels by May 2026.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-08-10 17:19Original