EU is ready to impose new sanctions against Russia

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the EU has imposed a number of sanctions against Russia, latest on 16 December 2024 when the 15th sanctions package was adopted. As of today, the sanctions target about 79 vessels associated with the shadow fleet.

19. Feb 2025

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Written by Tone Tafjord Seth, Camilla Flatum

EU is now ready to adopt the 16^th sanction package against Russia, and it is anticipated to be adopted already on 21 February 2025.

The new sanctions are expected to inter alia include:

Broadening of blacklisting of vessels in the shadow fleet of about 75 vessels
Ban on imports of Russian primary aluminium

Read more here for a full overview of adopted sanctions against Russia.

Needless to say, although of vital importance, players in the shipping industry must act with the highest level of caution in its trading and transactions going forward.

For general quires relating to sanctions, please contact our sanctions desk:

Espen Bakken
Agnete Nummedal
Kristine Farestvedt Nesse

EU is ready to impose new sanctions against Russia

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