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France Unveils European Plan to Target Russia’s Shadow Fleet

French President outlines strategy to confiscate vessels linked to illicit Russian oil transport, aiming to cut a major source of funding.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Shadow Fleet: A group of vessels used to transport goods—often oil—outside official channels, typically to evade sanctions or regulations.
  • Sanctions Evasion: The act of circumventing imposed legal restrictions, often involving covert trade practices to avoid detection or enforcement.