EU Sanctions Target Russian Shadow Fleet and Oil Refining

• •EU to sanction 113 entities linked to Russia's shadow fleet and oil refining.
• •Sanctions aim to disrupt Russia's €193 billion annual energy export revenue.
• •The shadow fleet is linked to hybrid warfare activities against NATO and EU states.

On November 16, 2026, EU foreign ministers are set to adopt new sanctions against 113 entities linked to Russia's shadow fleet and oil refining sector, as reported by European Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque. This includes 50 Russian banks and businesses supporting the shadow fleet, which has been instrumental in circumventing existing sanctions. The sanctions aim to disrupt Russia's energy exports, which reportedly generate €193 billion annually. The shadow fleet's operations have been identified as a hybrid warfare tool, with incidents involving underwater power cables in the Baltic Sea. The sanctions are a response to recent aggressive actions attributed to Moscow, including an attempted drone attack in Germany. The EU has already sanctioned over 690 shadow fleet vessels, denying them access to EU ports. The new measures are part of a broader strategy to coordinate sanctions with international partners, particularly the G7.