Tag: sanctions evasion
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UK Designates 50 Ships on Invasion Anniversary as EU 20th Package Stalls
On February 24, 2026, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office added 297 entries to its Russia sanctions list: 240 entities, 7 individuals, and 50 ships. The UK Russia vessel sanctions round on February 24, 2026 is unusually large for this regime; 50 ship specifications in a single action. FleetLeaks has processed all 50 into…
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US Sanctions Four Tankers Linked to Venezuela’s Shadow Oil Fleet
US Sanctions Four Tankers for Alleged Links to Venezuela Shadow Fleet The US has sanctioned four oil tankers over alleged involvement in sanctions ev
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178 Sanctioned Vessels Changed Names in Coordinated Evasion Scheme
FleetLeaks Investigation Exposes Systematic Identity Changes Across Russia’s Shadow Oil Fleet An extensive FleetLeaks analysis of 867 sanctioned vessels has uncovered a coordinated campaign of vessel renaming, with 178 ships changing their identities after being placed on Western sanctions lists. The systematic rebranding represents one of the largest documented efforts to circumvent maritime sanctions enforcement.…
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Russia’s Shadow Fleet Leaks Oil Across Europe, Igniting Environmental Concerns
The article highlights the growing concern over Russia’s “shadow fleet,” a network of oil tankers operating outside of international sanctions and reg
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Environmental Risks of Russia’s Shadow Fleet: Oil Leaks Across Europe Amid Sanctions
The article reports on Russia’s “shadow fleet,” a network of vessels that have been secretly operating across Europe, leaking oil into the region desp
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France Detains Crew Members of Russian-Linked Tanker Boracay Amid Maritime Security Concerns
France Detains Crew Members of Russian-Linked Shadow Fleet Tanker: A Comprehensive Summary In a significant enforcement action, French authorities de
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Macron Supports Investigation into Suspected Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Boracay
Title: Macron Welcomes Probe of Suspected Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker Anchored off France’s Coast
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Shadow Fleets and Sea Denial: Implications for Maritime Security
Shadow Fleets and Sea Denial: A Threat to Global Maritime Security In recent years, the concept of “shadow fleets” has emerged as a significant tool
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Russian Shadow Fleets: Maritime Threats and Sanctions Evasion
Shadow Fleets and Sea Denial: A Growing Maritime Threat In recent years, shadow fleets have emerged as a significant tool of Russian statecraft, oper
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Italian Navy Warship Antonio Marceglia Monitors North Korea Sanctions Evasion Near Japan
The Italian Navy has taken a proactive step in enforcing United Nations sanctions against North Korea by deploying its warship, Antonio Marceglia frig
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Russia’s Shadow Fleet: Evading Sanctions with Clandestine Tankers
Russia’s Shadow Fleet: A Masterclass in Sanctions Evasion In response to Western sanctions imposed following the Ukraine war, Russia has developed a
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Russia’s Shadow Fleet: Investigating Sanctions-Evading Oil Vessels and Their Owners
The Shadow Fleet Secrets: Uncovering the Truth Behind Russia’s Sanctions-Evading Oil Vessels A recent investigation by Follow the Money, an internati
