Core Viewpoint - The Trump administration is considering additional sanctions on Russia's "shadow fleet" of oil tankers if President Putin does not agree to a ceasefire by Friday [1][2]. Group 1: Sanctions on the Shadow Fleet - The potential blacklisting of the shadow fleet would mark the first sanctions against Moscow since Trump returned to the White House in January [2]. - The shadow fleet consists mainly of older tankers that operate without public ownership and avoid Western services, allowing Russia to circumvent Western restrictions on oil exports [2]. - The U.S. has previously sanctioned 213 oil, chemical, or product tankers, but further sanctions are now being considered due to dissatisfaction with Putin's refusal to agree to a ceasefire [2][5]. Group 2: Impact of Previous Sanctions - Analysis of 115 sanctioned oil tankers shows a significant drop in operational efficiency, with average monthly shipments of Russian oil falling from 48 million barrels to 13 million barrels after sanctions were imposed [3]. - The strategy of sanctioning individual vessels rather than their owners has proven effective, as Russian oil buyers are reluctant to engage with blacklisted ships [3]. Group 3: Broader Implications and Future Actions - Experts suggest that targeting the shadow fleet could complicate Russia's operations and reinforce signals sent by the EU and the UK [5]. - The Biden administration is exploring options for stricter enforcement of existing sanctions and potential secondary sanctions on banks and refineries facilitating Russian oil trade [7]. - A proposed bill in Congress aims to impose tariffs of up to 500% on countries continuing to purchase Russian energy products, which has garnered bipartisan support [7].
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Jin Shi Shu Ju·2025-08-06 02:42