How Russia’s shadow fleet is sailing around oil sanctions
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31 min
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2 min
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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.
Notable Moment
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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