
The US government is apparently considering easing sanctions on the so-called shadow fleet to reduce high shipping costs and bring more Gulf oil onto the market, while Britain has called for tougher action and Trump's FBI chief Patel thanked Russia with a film quote.
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The shadow fleet consists of ships that have transported oil and oil products from countries such as Russia, Iran and Venezuela and were previously under sanctions. The US government is considering easing restrictions to reduce freight costs, while Britain is calling for stricter action.
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After deal with Russian government, US government apparently wants to ease sanctions for shadow fleet
While Great Britain is calling for a tougher course, the US government is apparently considering removing ships from the so-called shadow fleet from its sanctions lists. Meanwhile, Trump's FBI chief Patel thanked Russia with a quote from a film.
October 15, 2026, 8:05 a.m
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The US government will consider and possibly implement an easing of sanctions against the Shadow Fleet.
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