Russia Plans Shadow Fleet to Shield Gas Exports from EU Sanctions

Russia is reportedly planning to use a so-called shadow fleet to protect its gas exports from European Union sanctions. A shadow fleet consists of older commercial vessels that employ covert methods to transport oil and goods while evading international regulations. These ships typically operate outside standard tracking and compliance frameworks to circumvent trade restrictions. The move signals Russia's intent to sustain its energy export revenues despite mounting Western pressure. Such fleets have previously been used to move Russian oil following sanctions imposed after the invasion of Ukraine.
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