The EU has adopted new sanctions against Russia

It is noted that these 41 vessels are now subject to a ban on access to ports and a ban on the provision of a wide range of services related to maritime transport.

This measure targets non-EU tankers that are part of the Russian Federation's "shadow fleet" that circumvents the oil price cap mechanism, as well as vessels responsible for transporting military equipment, stolen Ukrainian grain, and cultural property from Ukraine.

Following today's sanctions package, the total number of identified "shadow fleet" vessels subject to economic restrictions has increased to almost 600.

The EU remains ready to increase pressure on Russia and its shadow naval value chain, including by imposing further sanctions.

On December 15, the European Council already imposed new sanctions against nine individuals and organizations that facilitate the operation of Russia's so-called shadow fleet.

Sanctions have also been imposed on shipping companies based in the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam and Russia. These include owners and operators of tankers that are part of the Russian shadow fleet and have already been subject to restrictive measures by the EU or other countries.