The EU targets Russia's LNG ghost fleet with sanctions

24/6/2024 20:04

        The European Union on Monday slapped new sanctions on Russia over its war on Ukraine, targeting Moscow’s shadow fleet of tankers moving liquefied natural gas through Europe as well as several companies.
        
        At a meeting in Luxembourg, where the sanctions were endorsed, EU foreign ministers also expressed concern about a rise in hybrid attacks by Russia - including allegations of election interference, cyber-attacks and sabotage.
        
        In an effort to push Russia into using more costly routes for energy purposes, the ministers said in a statement, the EU will "forbid reloading services of Russian LNG in EU territory for the purpose of transshipment operations to third countries."