The European Council has adopted the 16th package of sanctions against Russia to ‘ramp up’ the pressure on the country’s so-called ‘shadow’ fleet as well as curb attempts to circumvent the measures. Now well into its fourth year, Russia’s aggression on Ukraine continues to disturb the balance of global geopolitics. Exploiting loopholes and opaque ownership … Continue reading Europe cranks up the heat on Russia’s shadow fleet with latest sanctions package