The British government will sanction a fleet of approximately Friday 100 oil tankers related to the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, responsible for transporting load by more than 24,000 million dollars Since the beginning of 2024.
The measure aims to increase pressure on the Russian economywhich faces difficulties due to the fall in oil prices and high costs associated with its invasion to Ukraine.
The announcement of the sanctions will be made by the British Prime Minister, Keir Starmerwithin the framework of a meeting of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) that will be held this Friday in Oslo.
This group, led by the United Kingdom, includes other countries in northern Europe as Estonia, Netherlands, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, Finlandia, Denmark e Iceland. The sanctions are part of the western efforts to isolate Russia and limit their income from the oil sector.
According to the British government, the undercover fleet not only finances the Kremlin war, but also represents a considerable threat to the critical infrastructure of the United Kingdom and the Euro -Atlantic region.
These ships, which operate in poor condition, damage key infrastructure, since they navigate European waters without the necessary certifications To guarantee your safety. In addition, ships intentionally deactivate their location technologies, which hinders their tracking and increases the risk of incidents.
“Every step we take to increase the pressure on Russia and achieve a fair and sustainable peace in Ukraine is another step towards the security and prosperity of the United Kingdom”, Said Starmer in the statement.
“The threat that Russia represents for our national security cannot be underestimated, so we will do everything possible to destroy its phantom fleetdeprive its warlike machinery of oil income and protect the underwater infrastructure on which we depend for our daily lives, ”added the British Prime Minister.
One of the key themes that will be discussed at the Oslo Summit will be the Submarine infrastructure protection. The risks for critical elements, such as submarine cables and other energy facilities, have increased due to the presence of these ships, which operate without the necessary technology to avoid accidents and without the appropriate safety protocols to prevent environmental damage.
Since 2022, Russia’s income from oil and gas has decreased every year, losing more than a third of its value in three years, as a consequence of Western sanctions. This decrease has had a negative impact on the Russian economy, which faces a inflation growing and an increase in public spending destined for national defense and security.
The sanctions to the tankers linked to the Kremlin are part of a broader strategy of economic pressure, which seeks to even more isolate Russia at the global level.
Through this action, it is intended weakens Russia’s financial resources destined for war, in addition to stopping the illegal activities of the covert fleet, which has operated in international waters to avoid the restrictions imposed by the West.
Cooperation between the Chief countries seeks stability in northern Europe in the face of threats derived from Kremlin’s policies.
The protection of the key infrastructure of these nations, which allow the functioning of their economies, has become a priority for international allies seeking to counteract Russia’s influence on the region.
(With EFE information)
