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2025-12-15 23:30:04
[EU Announces New Sanctions Against Parties Involved in Russia's "Shadow Fleet"] On December 15, the European Council issued two announcements, declaring a new round of sanctions against Russia's "shadow fleet" activities and its "hybrid threat." The announcements revealed that the EU added five individuals and four entities to its sanctions, identifying them as providing support for Russia's "shadow fleet" and its value chain operations. The EU stated that these individuals have direct or indirect connections with Rosneft and Lukoil, controlling vessels used to transport Russian crude oil or petroleum products, and evading oversight by concealing the true origin of the oil and engaging in "unusual and high-risk" shipping operations.
