Ukrainian President Outlines Plan to Confiscate Oil from Russian Shadow Fleet Vessels
In his evening address on March 21, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke about working with European partners to ensure they not only stop “shadow” vessels but also block them and confiscate oil. He announced this on Telegram, UNN reports.
Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of continued pressure on Russia as long as the war continues and strikes persist. He noted that France’s recent detention of a Russian-flagged tanker is a significant step in this direction. The detained vessel is already under sanctions from Ukraine, Britain, the European Union, and America, but Russia continues to use it to transport oil, including Iranian crude.
The Ukrainian president highlighted the role of these vessels as real accomplices to Russia’s aggression, stating that “as long as the war continues, as long as the strikes continue, pressure on the aggressor must also continue.” He expressed gratitude to France and other European partners for their decisive action in stopping such vessels and confiscating oil.
International Cooperation Key to Effective Action
Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of international cooperation in addressing the issue of Russian shadow fleet vessels. He noted that Ukraine is working with European countries to ensure that their legislative regulations allow not only for the stoppage of these vessels but also for their blockage and confiscation of oil.
The Ukrainian president’s remarks come as his team meets with American officials, with further communication planned for tomorrow. This international cooperation is seen as a crucial step in effectively addressing the issue of Russian shadow fleet vessels and disrupting Russia’s ability to circumvent international sanctions.
Sanctions Enforcement Remains a Top Priority
As the war continues, Ukraine remains committed to enforcing sanctions against Russia and its allies. The detention of the Russian-flagged tanker by France is just one example of the efforts being made to disrupt Russia’s ability to transport oil and other goods.
Zelenskyy’s remarks emphasize the importance of continued pressure on Russia as long as the war continues. With international cooperation and enforcement of sanctions, Ukraine remains committed to disrupting Russia’s ability to wage war and undermine global stability.
Original Article: Zelenskyy: we are working on confiscating oil from Russian shadow fleet vessels — Unn