„Flota din umbră” a Rusiei a transportat jumătate din petrolul exportat pe mare. Cum folosește Putin Africa pentru a ocoli sancțiunile

Russia is circumventing sanctions by registering its shadow fleet under African flags, using vulnerable maritime registries to conceal ownership and oil origins. Since the Ukraine war began, international sanctions have targeted Russian energy products, prompting the Kremlin to seek alternative transport methods. The shadow fleet consists of aging tankers that frequently change names and flags, disabling tracking systems to hide their cargo's origin. This practice has drawn increased scrutiny from Western governments. African maritime registries, often lacking robust verification mechanisms, allow these vessels to operate internationally while evading law enforcement actions. Reports indicate that Russia's shadow fleet is becoming a stable logistical network, significantly contributing to its oil exports.