UK places new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet, illegal finance networks (opens original article in a new tab)

The UK has imposed new sanctions on Russia's shadow fleet and illicit networks, targeting companies and individuals involved in military procurement, and seized a Russian vessel in the English Channel.

• UK imposes 70 new sanctions on Russia's shadow fleet, military procurement, and illicit finance networks.
• Sanctions target companies like Neptune and GRU officers involved in acquiring Western technology for Russia's military.
• UK seized a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the English Channel, with the captain charged for sanction violations.