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EU Targets Russia's Shadow Fleet
Analysis of the European Parliament's resolution targeting Russia's shadow fleet and the implications of sanctions on Russian oil exports.
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PoliticsRussiaRussia Ukraine WarEnergy SecuritySanctionsEconomicsOil
European ParliamentEuropean CommissionFinancial University Under The Government Of The Russian Federation
Igor Yushkov
- What is the 'shadow fleet,' and what are its characteristics?
- The term 'shadow fleet' refers to tankers often used to transport sanctioned oil, frequently using deceptive tactics like disabling identification systems, and are often associated with older vessels and less transparent ownership structures.
- Why is the proposed ban on Russian oil tankers in the English Channel significant?
- The call to ban Russian oil tankers from the English Channel is intended to add further transportation costs by forcing longer, more expensive routes around the UK, ultimately impacting Russia's profits.
- What are the potential risks of the EU's actions regarding the Russian shadow fleet?
- While the EU aims to curb Russia's oil exports, a complete blockade carries risks. It could cause global oil shortages and price spikes, potentially harming the EU and its global trading partners.
- What is the overarching objective behind the EU's efforts to target the Russian shadow fleet?
- The resolution's goal is to increase the costs for Russia's oil exports, making it more expensive to transport and sell its oil internationally, thereby reducing revenue for the Russian state.
- What is the main goal of the European Parliament's resolution regarding the Russian shadow fleet?
- The European Parliament's resolution aims to implement more targeted measures against Russia's shadow fleet involved in circumventing sanctions on oil exports. The proposed ban on tankers carrying Russian oil through the English Channel is a key suggestion.