Russia, European Union

As Brussels targets Russia’s clandestine oil shipping operations, several nations are now actively involved in uncovering these activities. The European Union has been steadily increasing its pressure on countries accused of facilitating the trade of Russian petroleum.

Cameroon has emerged as the first nation to comply with these demands, implementing decisive measures to prevent the fraudulent use of its maritime flag. This move aims to curtail the illicit practices that have allowed the so-called ‘ghost fleet’ to operate.

While the political implications of these enforcement actions are primarily borne by the EU, a discreet network of states is diligently working behind the scenes. These nations are actively gathering and transmitting their intelligence and findings back to Brussels, contributing to the broader effort against sanction evasion in the energy sector.