Hey there! 🌟 The UK just took a bold step against Russia's so-called 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers. 🛢️💥 In the largest batch of sanctions yet, Britain has slapped restrictions on 18 Russian oil tankers and 4 liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels.
These ships are now barred from UK ports and can't access British maritime services. 🚫🚢 This brings the total number of sanctioned Russian oil tankers to 43! The vessels include names like NS Bora, Atlas, and Moskovsky Prospect.
But that's not all! The British government is teaming up with maritime authorities to crack down even harder. They're asking Russian vessels with suspicious insurance to spill the details as they sail through the English Channel. 🌊🔍
\"Any actor that facilitates and supports Russia's malign activities could be exposing themselves to sanctions,\" the government warned. ⚠️
Russia isn't backing down either. They reject Western pressure to limit their oil exports. 📈 Over the past year, there's been a rise in tankers transporting cargoes without the usual Western regulation or insurance. 🛳️🕵️♂️
This tug-of-war over energy is heating up! 🔥 With both sides holding firm, it's a situation that's sure to have global ripple effects. Stay tuned for more updates! 🌐
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
