Kaja Kallas, EU Excessive Consultant for International Affairs and Safety Coverage, has introduced {that a} particular envoy coordinator has been appointed to supervise coordinated EU efforts to counter Russia's shadow fleet, which Moscow has used to bypass Western restrictions on its power sector for the reason that full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Supply: Kallas following a gathering of the EU International Affairs Council in Luxembourg, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Kallas identified that the shadow fleet funds Russia's struggle and serves as a launchpad for hybrid assaults.

Quote: "As we speak, Ministers mentioned a extra sturdy response, together with extra powers to board shadow fleet vessels. I’ve additionally designated a particular envoy coordinator to assemble finest practices from totally different member states throughout the Union, and likewise to be performing extra swiftly on these factors.

To additional lower Russian struggle funds, we’d like a extra sturdy EU-wide method in opposition to the shadow fleet."

Background:

• The European Exterior Motion Service has proposed increasing EU member states' powers to examine vessels which might be a part of Russia's shadow fleet.
• The European Union is steadily taking motion in opposition to the shadow fleet, and the following sanctions bundle is anticipated to incorporate measures in opposition to three firms which have issued pretend flag certificates for numerous tankers within the fleet.

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