Russian 'shadow fleet' to be boarded or sanctioned if it refuses to prove insurance


  • World
  • Wednesday, 18 Dec 2024

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal attends a press conference at the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) summit in Tallinn, Estonia December 17, 2024. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins

TALLINN (Reuters) - Vessels of Russia's so-called shadow tanker fleet will be boarded or put on a sanctions list if they do not provide proof of insurance, Estonia's prime minister said on Tuesday.

'Shadow fleet' refers to vessels used by Russia to move oil, arms and grains around in violation of international sanctions imposed on it over the Ukraine war. The vessels are not regulated or insured by conventional Western providers.

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