Russian shadow fleet tankers have been dumping oil off the coast of Europe despite sanctions, highlighting the inability of European countries to curb this activity.
Environmental Risks
Oil dumping poses a significant threat to marine ecosystems and could lead to devastating consequences if not addressed.
Economic Implications
Cleaning up a major oil spill caused by a tanker could cost up to 1.4 billion euros, according to estimates by the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air.
Government Response
The European Union is preparing legal grounds to stop Russia’s shadow fleet tankers in the Baltic Sea.
Trends
Analysts have counted 940 vessels in Russia’s shadow fleet since the beginning of this year, a figure 45% higher than the same period last year.
Original Article: Putin’s shadow fleet dumps oil into European seas, alarming EU – Politico — Rbc