The European Union is currently considering a range of restrictive measures that could be included in its upcoming 21st sanctions package against Russia, including sanctions targeting around 20 additional shadow fleet tankers used by Moscow to transport its oil.
According to Ukrinform, Bloomberg reports this, citing informed sources.
Discussions on the new sanctions package include measures against more banks, oil traders, refineries, and cryptocurrency operators in third countries that Russia uses to circumvent existing EU restrictions.
In addition, approximately 20 more shadow fleet tankers could be added to the sanctions list.
The sanctions regime could also eventually be expanded to cover vessels transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG), limiting the Kremlin’s ability to develop a shadow fleet for LNG exports.
