Russia has developed sophisticated methods to circumvent international sanctions on its oil exports. Utilizing a “shadow fleet” of oil tankers and engaging in practices such as ship-to-ship transfers and disabling Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), Russia continues to sell its oil globally, including to countries in Asia. These strategies not only help Moscow maintain its oil revenue but also present significant challenges for enforcing sanctions.
Russia employs a “shadow fleet” of oil tankers to bypass international sanctions.
Methods include ship-to-ship transfers and turning off Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) to avoid detection.
These tactics allow Russia to continue selling oil globally, particularly to Asian markets.
The strategies pose significant challenges to the enforcement of international sanctions.
Maintaining oil revenue is crucial for Russia amidst international sanctions.
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