UK Hits Eight Russian Ships in New Sanctions Package

The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on eight ships as part of a broader package targeting Russian energy revenues, maritime logistics and individuals accused of supporting Moscow’s war in Ukraine.

The 31 new measures announced Thursday include 23 individuals and entities along with eight vessels that will be subject to UK shipping and trade sanctions.

The maritime portion targets three vessels Britain describes as part of Russia’s shadow fleet, two ships providing bunkering services and three Russian-owned ice-class vessels.

Five of the vessels are LNG carriers, including three newer Arc7 ice-class ships intended to support Russia’s Arctic LNG trade.