EU Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Russias Shadow Fleet Backers

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas rings a bell to signify the start of a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Belgium, on Dec. 15, 2025. Virginia Mayo/AP PhotoThe European Union on Dec. 15 announced sanctions against five businessmen and four companies, calling them enablers of Russia’s shadow fleet.The Council of the EU said in a statement that the businessmen are linked directly or indirectly to state-owned Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil and are involved in providing a source of revenue for the Russian government.