Russia’s vast shadow fleet of ships that Moscow is exploiting to skirt restrictions on transporting oil and gas, or carrying stolen Ukrainian grain, was also targeted. Fifty-two vessels were added to a growing list of ships banned from European ports and deprived of services.

A group of 12 Nordic-Baltic Eight Plus (NB8+) member states has decided to increase surveillance of ships that may be part of Russia's so-called shadow fleet. Source: joint statement of NB8+, as reported by European Pravda Details: The NB8+ states located near the Baltic and North Seas will now require proof of insurance for suspicious vessels passing through the English Channel,