The European Union (EU) is set to implement a new round of sanctions targeting Russia’s shadow fleet used for oil transport, aiming for approval by the end of the year. This package will likely include measures against individuals involved in these oil trades, though consensus among the 27 member states remains challenging. Previous sanctions have successfully limited access to Russian oil, yet Moscow has created a covert fleet to bypass these restrictions, continuing to fund its military operations. Additionally, the EU is preparing a more comprehensive sanctions package for early next year, potentially addressing further trade restrictions and tariffs on Russian agricultural goods.
