Poland was among the 14 signatories of an agreement aimed at taking coordinated actions against the Russian “shadow fleet”. With its help, Russia celebrates international sanctions.
14 countries, including Poland, has committed to undertaking coordinated actions against the Russian “shadows fleet” operating in the waters of the Baltic and Northern Seas – the British Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
The statement was issued after the meeting of the heads of diplomacy and representatives Governments of Great Britain, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, German, Iceland, LatviaLithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland and Sweden.
The signatories called for “joint and coordinated actions aimed at effectively counteracting Russian attempts to circumvent international sanctions.”
What is the “shadow fleet”?
The Russian “Shadow Fleet” is a group of outdated ships illegally transporting Russian oil and gas, which helps the Kremlin to celebrate Western sanctions, but also poses a threat to the security of Western countries and the environment.
Identia units are also used by Moscow for subversive actions, including damage to underwater energy and telecommunications cables.
In the Baltic and North Sea
Representatives of 14 countries have expressed a special concern for non -state and floating ships under false flags, which are not entitled to the rights of the United Nations Convention on the Sea Law (Unclos).
“We will take appropriate actions under international law against ships under the invalid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea,” we read in a statement.
The group also plans to develop guidelines to promote responsible behavior at sea, strengthen compliance with international law and ensure greater transparency of maritime operations.
European Union She imposed sanctions on nearly 350 ships belonging to the Russian “shadow fleet”. Such units cannot, among others Wrap to European ports.
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