US detains tanker of Russian shadow fleet in the Caribbean
The United States has detained another tanker of the so-called of the Russian shadow fleet in the Caribbean. About. the Pentagon officially announced, reporting on the operations of US forces in the region.
According to the report, the detained vessel is named Sagitta. It is linked to the activities of the Russian shadow fleet, which is used to circumventing international sanctions, In particular, in the energy sector.
The official position of the United States
The Pentagon noted that the detention took place within the framework of control over compliance with the sanctions regime and international maritime law. Details regarding the crew, cargo and further fate of the vessel are currently not disclosed.
Context.
After the introduction of large-scale sanctions against Russia, Moscow is actively using a network of tankers with an opaque ownership structure, who change flags, routes and names to continue exporting oil and oil products.
The United States and its allies in recent months strengthen control over such vessels, In particular, in international waters and strategically important regions.
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