The United Kingdom has announced 70 new sanctions targeting, among other things, Russia's shadow fleet, military procurement supply chains and illicit financial networks used to circumvent existing restrictions.

Britain is investigating a sanctioned tanker that is suspected of being part of the Russian "shadow fleet," shipping oil in violation of international sanctions over Moscow's war…

In a post on social media, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the operation delivered "yet another blow to Russia". #EuropeNews

The shadow fleet is responsible for carrying 75% of Russia’s sanctioned oil

The UK intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel, escalating enforcement of sanctions on Russian crude and raising stakes for oil

Britain and France have both pledged to obstruct vessels linked to Russia’s “shadow fleet” that pass through their waters carrying sanctioned Russian oil.

The UK has sanctioned almost 600 Russian oil tankers, as part of Western governments’ efforts to disrupt revenue that funds Russia’s war in Ukraine.

“This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fueling Putin's war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer…

Kyiv’s sanctions envoy said the UK is moving beyond sanctions toward practical enforcement in its own waters.

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UK's Royal Marines conduct first-of-its-kind operation in the English Channel, causing other tankers to turn around.

The United Kingdom expanded its sanctions list against Russia by 43 entries

Keir Starmer seeks to increase pressure on Russia with package of sanctions as he attends G7 summit in France

The United Kingdom has announced 70 new sanctions targeting, among other things, Russia's shadow fleet, military procurement supply chains and illicit financial networks used to…

Four Chinese companies, one Turkish company and three Thai companies were blacklisted

Move comes days after British troops seized a Russian vessel in the English Channel for the first time

The UK has announced 70 new sanctions against Russia, targeting its shadow fleet, military supply chains, and illicit finance networks to pressure Moscow i

On June 16, the United Kingdom introduced a new, large-scale package of sanctions targeting Russia’s shadow fleet, LNG tankers, and financial networks used to circumvent Western…