The United Kingdom imposed sanctions on 135 Russian oil tankers and two shipping companies linked to Russia's shadow fleet, targeting $24 billion worth of oil transported since the start of 2024.
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The United Kingdom imposed new sanctions on July 21 targeting 135 Russian oil tankers and two shipping companies linked to Russia's shadow fleet. The tankers have secretly transported $24 billion worth of oil since the start of 2024.
The 137 targets strike at the heart of Russia's energy sector, limiting Putin's access to key oil revenues that fund his illegal war in Ukraine
The sanctions list includes 135 tankers that have illegally transported $24 billion worth of cargo since the beginning of 2024
INTERSHIPPING SERVICES LLC is responsible for registering shadow fleet vessels under the Gabonese flag, transporting goods worth up to $10 billion a year on behalf of the Russian state
LITASCO MIDDLE EAST DMCC is affiliated with the Russian oil giant Lukoil and was sanctioned for its ongoing role in transportation of large volumes of Russian oil on shadow fleet vessels
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