
Mideast oil powerhouse bans Russian 'shadow fleet' vessels that seek to undermine sanctions
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Russia has faced crippling sanctions from Western nations following its invasion of Ukraine, but it has found ways to circumvent those sanctions, including illegal shipping of oil.
Peter Aitken is a Fox News Digital reporter with a focus on national and global news.
"Moscow anticipated U.S. sanctions prior to the invasion of Ukraine," Koffler said. "So, Putin has been sanction-proofing the Russian economy with several measures since 2014, when the Russian forces took over Crimea."
"The vessels comprising this dark fleet are typically aging, lack proper safety standards, lack insurance, hence they present a threat to maritime security as they can create a hazardous situation at any time," she added.
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