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Japan sanctions Russian oil shadow fleet over Ukraine war

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Japan has imposed new sanctions on Russia, targeting a "shadow fleet" of 35 vessels suspected of transporting Russian crude oil. These measures restrict services such as insurance, maritime transport, and repairs for these ships. The goal is to curb sanctions evasion and cut off a significant revenue stream for Moscow, which is crucial given the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. AI

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Japan sanctions Russian oil shadow fleet over Ukraine war

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kyodo ·

    Ukraine war: Japan’s new sanctions on Russia target oil exports

    The Japanese government on Friday announced additional sanctions against Russia amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, targeting a so-called shadow fleet of vessels engaged in transporting sanctioned oil from Russia. Joining international efforts to crack down on sanctions evasion…

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