Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Radio France Internationale
Radio France Internationale
World
RFI

Shadow fleet targeted as EU advances frozen assets plan for Ukraine

European Union leaders have agreed a new set of sanctions against Russia's "shadow fleet" of sanctions-busting oil tankers as well as gas imports from the country. © Stephane Mahe / Reuters

The European Union on Thursday agreed a new sanctions package targeting Russia’s “shadow fleet” of oil tankers and banning imports of Russian liquefied natural gas. The move comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky joins EU leaders at a summit in Brussels to push for more support against Russia’s invasion.

The Danish EU presidency confirmed the measures. It said they are designed to cut Russian energy income, which funds the war in Ukraine.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.