Britain imposed sanctions on 20 ships that it said were being used in illegal practices to avoid sanctions imposed on Russian oil, in its latest measures towards the so-called Russian “shadow fleet” of ships.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: “While (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s oil revenues continue to fan the flames of his illegal war, Ukrainian families are suffering cold, dark nights, often without heat, lighting or electricity, in the face of relentless Russian missile attacks.” “In it.”
He added: “These sanctions would increase pressure on Putin’s faltering war economy.”
Punished ships
The British government said that the ships imposed on them include the Ocean Fay, Andaman Skies and Mianzimo, which each carried more than 4 million barrels of Russian oil this year.
The sanctions include restricting or preventing the movement of these ships and their entry into some British ports.
Britain and 11 other Western countries agreed on Monday to measures to “disable and deter” the Russian shadow fleet.
Starmer also announced emergency support worth 35 million pounds ($44 million) to help Ukraine repair the country’s energy grid.
No conversations
In a related context, a European Commission spokesman said today that it is not holding talks to extend a contract, which expires at the end of the month, so that Russian gas continues to flow to Europe via Ukraine.
“The Commission is not at all interested in the continued transportation of Russian gas through Ukraine,” the spokesman said in an email response to questions.
He continued: “The Commission does not support any discussions on extending the contract nor any other solutions to maintain the transfer of flows and does not participate in any type of negotiations on this matter.”
