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How Russia’s shadow fleet is sailing around oil sanctions

Oct 17, 2025 · 31m
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  • Russia operates a 'shadow fleet' of hundreds of old tankers with fake names and obscure flag countries to transport sanctioned oil around the world
  • A maritime pilot in Denmark discovered the fleet operating with near impunity, transforming the global oil market and financing Russia's war in Ukraine
  • The shadow fleet represents a looming financial and environmental disaster waiting to happen

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