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Nov 28, 2025

A scourge of "lawless, stateless" vessels

Russia’s “shadow fleet,” which helps the nation avoid harsh sanctions, appears to be growing.

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The tanker Boracay, from Russia's so-called "shadow fleet," off the coast of Western France on Oct. 1.
The tanker Boracay, from Russia's so-called "shadow fleet," off the coast of Western France on Oct. 1.
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