WorldEurope’s crackdown halves shadow fleet ships sailing under false flags, report says

A Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air report says detentions and sanctions reduced Russia’s shadow fleet vessels sailing under false flags from a peak of 101 in October 2025 to 45 by June 2026. Since January 2025, 107 vessels have moved to Russia’s registry as European countries tighten enforcement.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-25 00:09Original