How Oil Sanctions Made Russia’s Shadow Fleet Swell

September 20, 2025September 20, 2025

Restrictions have made it costlier for Russia to ship oil by sea. But they have also expanded the illicit shipping economy, with lasting consequences.Restrictions have made it costlier for Russia to ship oil by sea. But they have also expanded the illicit shipping economy, with lasting consequences.

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