How Russia’s shadow fleet is sailing around oil sanctions
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What It Covers
Russian shadow fleet of 600 uninsured oil tankers circumvents Western sanctions through fake documentation, shell companies, and fraudulent flags to transport sanctioned crude globally.
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Danish maritime pilot Bjarne Skynarup realizes his job guiding Russian oil tankers safely through Danish waters directly funds Putin's war machine while protecting his coastline.
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