This weekend, calls intensified for the EU to enhance efforts against an unflagged Russian shadow fleet of oil tankers in the Baltic Sea, coinciding with an upcoming foreign ministers meeting. These tankers, transporting 85% of Russia's oil exports, pose a significant challenge to sanctions enforced by the G7. While Estonia's officials push for stricter interdiction policies, concerns about legal implications and possible military retaliation from Russia complicate enforcement strategies, emphasizing the tension and urgency surrounding this geopolitical issue.
The efforts to stop the shadow fleet, which carries 85% of Russia's oil exports, is a testament to the EU's commitment to economic sanctions against Russia.
Lithuanian foreign minister Budrys warned about the ineffectiveness of current enforcement mechanisms and expressed concerns of potential Russian military reprisals.
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