EU to Seize Russia’s Shadow Fleet: Moscow Threatens Retaliation
In response to EU plans to seize more Russian oil tankers, Moscow issued a stark warning. The Kremlin considers any such action an attack on Russian territory, regardless of the vessels’ flag. This threat follows reports that Baltic states are exploring legal avenues to detain aging tankers allegedly linked to Russia’s shadow fleet. These seizures target a crucial source of revenue for the Russian government, namely oil exports that heavily fund the war in Ukraine. The situation escalates tensions significantly between Russia and the European Union.
John Q. Hosedrinker