# UK steps up sanctions on Russian shadow fleet and crypto industry

https://mins.news/en/item/91266

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-08 11:21 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/uk-ramps-up-sanctions-against-russian-shadow-fleet-crypto-industry/

> The UK published 38 new sanctions listings on Oct. 8, targeting ships accused of helping Russia evade existing restrictions and companies in Moscow’s military-industrial and cryptocurrency sectors. The listings include Xeltox Enterprises, owner of crypto firm Cryptomus. The UK also sanctioned 12 vessels accused of belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet, bringing its total to 645 ships and 3,537 Russia-related sanctions. The EU and Ukraine have also targeted crypto schemes in recent packages.

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