Britain Imposes Sanctions On Ships Carrying Russian LNG

Another blow to Putin's "shadow fleet."

The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced new energy sanctions against Russia during a meeting with partners at the G7 summit in Evian, France, according to Politico. The UK’s new package of measures is expected to target Moscow’s shadow fleet, as well as the “financial networks” used to circumvent sanctions and arm the Russian military. This includes an embargo on a number of ships carrying Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) subject to sanctions.

“Russian aggression threatens not only Ukraine, but the security of all of Europe. That is precisely why the UK is stepping up its efforts—cutting off the revenues that fuel [President Vladimir] Putin’s war and providing Ukraine with the means to survive the coming winter months,” Starmer said. Britain will be the first to impose sanctions on ships carrying Russian LNG, the UK government announced. They added that following the introduction of a new package of restrictions, to be officially announced at the G7 summit on Tuesday, the total number of sanctioned vessels and gas carriers linked to Russia will exceed 600.

Officials told Politico that during a session dedicated to strengthening peace and security for Ukraine and Europe, Starmer will call on his G7 colleagues to take joint steps to ensure a just and lasting peace for Kyiv.

Two days ago, the British military stopped a tanker from Russia’s shadow fleet for the first time as it attempted to pass through the English Channel. Starmer stated that he personally gave the order to do so. The vessel in question is the Smyrtos, which is subject to EU and Swiss sanctions. The ship was sailing from Ust-Luga under the Cameroonian flag.

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