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UK to Target Russian Oil Tankers with New Sanctions Measures

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Purpose of New Sanctions

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    Targeting up to 100 Russian oil tankers to combat sanctions evasion.

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    Goods carried by these vessels are worth over £18 billion since 2024.

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    Aim to weaken Putin's funding for the war in Ukraine.

Details of the Announcement

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    Sir Keir Starmer to announce sanctions during the JEF summit in Oslo.

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    UK government vows to eliminate Russia's shadow fleet operations.

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    Ban on sanctioned tankers from British ports and potential detention in UK waters.

Background Context

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    Sanctions imposed on Russia post-invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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    Development of a 'shadow fleet' to bypass these sanctions.

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    Accusations against the fleet for financing the Kremlin's illegal activities.

Upcoming Support for Ukraine

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    Members of the JEF expected to announce additional support for Ukraine.

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    UK previously sanctioned 133 shadow vessels in December 2024.