Germany and France Demand Stricter Measures Against Russian Shadow Fleet
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Germany and France Demand Stricter Measures Against Russian Shadow Fleet
Lawmakers from Germany and France have drafted a joint initiative calling for enhanced controls, vessel detentions, and diplomatic pressure to counter the operations of Russia’s “shadow fleet.
The Russian shadow fleet circumvents sanctions and is regarded as a risk to the environment and security. Deputies are therefore pushing for more diplomatic measures and consequences in the event of violations.
Deputies of the German and French parliaments came up with a joint initiative on more concrete steps against the vessels of the Russian “shadow fleet”.
German, French MPs seek tougher action against Russia's shadow fleet
German and French lawmakers are set to call for tougher action against Russia's so-called shadow fleet, including stricter inspections and the detention of vessels found to be violating international rules, according to a draft document seen by dpa. The proposal is due to be adopted on Monday by the Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly. The initiative, backed by lawmakers from Germany's conservative bloc, the centre-left Social Democrats and the…
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