UK to Sanction 100 Russian Oil Tankers Carrying $24 Billion in Cargo, Amid EU Actions and Norway Meeting

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Published May 9, 2025, 08:55 AM

The United Kingdom, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is set to impose sanctions on up to 100 oil tankers from Russia's so-called 'shadow fleet.' These tankers have been carrying cargo valued at over $24 billion since the start of 2024, in defiance of existing sanctions aimed at curbing Russian oil exports. The EU is also considering additional sanctions, including against 150 vessels and a Lukoil Dubai Unit linked to the shadow fleet. The sanctions are part of a broader effort to increase pressure on Russia amid its ongoing conflict with Ukraine. The move comes as Starmer attends a meeting of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) in Norway, where further support for Ukraine is expected to be announced. The UK government has also targeted several directors of oil trading companies Coral Energy Group and 2Rivers Group with asset freezes. The UK government has accused the shadow fleet of engaging in 'reckless seafaring,' which has reportedly damaged critical infrastructure, including an undersea cable in the Baltic Sea. The sanctioned vessels will be banned from British ports and face the risk of detention in UK waters. Additionally, the European Commission has proposed sanctions on Russian individuals for the use of chemical weapons in the Ukraine war and for hybrid attacks. Starmer emphasized the threat Russia poses to UK national security, stating that his government will do everything in its power to dismantle the shadow fleet operation and protect vital subsea infrastructure.

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David Lammy

@DavidLammy

We will do everything in our power to dismantle Putin’s shadow fleet. The UK is leading the way, sanctioning more ships than any other nation and crippling Russian oil revenues. Only through strength will we achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. https://t.co/Fl0Jen67pw

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❗️🇬🇧UK PM Starmer announces biggest ever sanctions package against 🇷🇺Russia Sanctions to hit 100 shadow fleet tankers https://t.co/XpcbXzKhUX

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@Maks_NAFO_FELLA

🇬🇧 Starmer: The threat Russia poses to our national security cannot be underestimated. To ramp up the pressure on Putin, I’m announcing the largest package of sanctions yet. I will always do what it takes to safeguard working people. Security at home. Strength abroad. https://t.co/J5XFfOBVO0