Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain imposed sanctions on 20 tankers illegally transporting Russian oil on Tuesday. He added that his government will give Ukraine 35 million pounds ($44 million) to repair its energy infrastructure, which has been targeted by Russian attacks.
Starmer said: “While Putin profits from the oil fueling his illegal war, Ukrainian families are bombarded by endless Russian missile attacks and endure cold, dark nights, often without heat, light or electricity. .” He added that the sanctions would help “increase pressure on Putin's failing economy.”
New sanctions
The British government explained that the sanctions include: Ocean Fay, Andaman Skis and Mianzimu; Each of them transported more than 4 million barrels of Russian oil this year. According to the established restrictions, tankers cannot use English ports or can use them to a very limited extent. Moreover, on Monday, Great Britain and eleven Western countries agreed to coordinate actions against the Russian shadow fleet.
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Shadow fleet in cross country
Also on Monday in Brussels, the European Union foreign ministers for 84 people and organizations that participated in the support of Russia during the invasion of Ukraine, as well as in the country's hybrid attacks on the territory of the European Union and evasion of sanctions, including the use of this country , imposed restrictions. so-called Russian. shadow fleet, i.e. tankers that secretly transport Russian oil. The EU has specifically targeted Russian arms companies and shipping companies, the so-called shadow fleets, which provide Moscow with plenty of income.
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