European Parliament members (MEPs) have endorsed targeted sanctions against Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers, which circumvent existing international sanctions on oil exports. The resolution highlights the ecological risks posed by old, uninsured vessels that could lead to significant oil spills in EU waters. It calls for the sanctioning of such ships, their operators, and enhanced monitoring capabilities. Despite non-binding, the resolution urges member states to prepare ports for sanctioned vessels and reassess relations with countries aiding Russia’s oil sales. The shadow fleet has allowed Russia’s oil exports to surge, raising alarms over environmental and geopolitical implications.

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