The Netherlands is creating measures to cease Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers, which Moscow has used to bypass Western restrictions on its power sector imposed because the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Supply: European Pravda, citing Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a joint press convention with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten on Sunday 8 March in Kyiv
Particulars: Zelenskyy said that Russia's conflict straight is dependent upon Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin's capacity to revenue from oil, making it essential for European international locations to cease the motion of tankers carrying Russian oil.
Quote from Zelenskyy: "I do know that the Netherlands is creating the suitable steps. Maybe these might be legislative adjustments. However, we should take all attainable measures to dam and confiscate the shadow tanker fleet and oil."
Extra particulars: Zelenskyy added that this problem has additionally been mentioned with France, different international locations and the European Fee.
Background:
- Zelenskyy believes it will be applicable to modernise European laws to allow not solely the detention but in addition the confiscation of tankers transporting Russian oil.
- Media studies point out that European international locations are discussing the potential for seizing tankers belonging to Russia's shadow fleet.
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