European Union naval forces boarded a sixth suspected Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the Mediterranean by September 1, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt illegal oil sales funding Russia's war in Ukraine. EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas called the shadow fleet a critical lifeline for Russia's military operations.
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"Illegal oil sales from shadow fleet ships are a critical lifeline for Russia’s war in Ukraine, and we’ll continue to cut them off," Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat, said.
"Illegal oil sales from shadow fleet ships are a critical lifeline for Russia’s war in Ukraine, and we’ll continue to cut them off," Kallas said.
KYIV INDEPENDENT: EU intercepts suspected Russian shadow fleet ship in Mediterranean https:// kyivindependent.com/eu-interce pts-suspected-russian-shadow-ship-in-mediterranean/ "Illegal oil sales from shadow fleet ships are a critical lifeline for Russia’s war in Ukraine, and we’ll continue to cut them off," Kallas said. # Ukraine
European naval forces have boarded another tanker suspected of operating as part of Russia’s shadow fleet, marking the sixth such inspection carried out by European Union operations in recent months....