
The Japanese government has imposed new sanctions on a 'shadow fleet' of vessels transporting Russian oil, restricting services such as insurance, repairs, and crew dispatch to these ships to curb revenue streams supporting the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
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The Japanese government is implementing measures to restrict the 'shadow fleet' of vessels that transport Russian oil to countries like China and India.
The Japanese government on Friday announced additional sanctions against Russia amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, targeting a so-called shadow fleet of vessels engaged in transporting sanctioned oil from Russia.
The measures restrict the provision of services including insurance, maritime transport, crew employment and dispatch, and repairs to the vessels, which include cargo ships and tankers.
The sanctioned vessels are believed to transport Russian crude oil to countries including China and India, with those exports providing a major source of revenue for Moscow.

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