Coastal EU states have signalled a harsher crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet', as Ukraine peace talks falter.
"Vessels shall sail under the flag of only one state and vessels that sail under the flags of two or more states, using them according to convenience, may be treated as a ship without nationality," said 14 countries in Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.To read this story, log in or subscribe
Andrew Rettman is EUobserver's foreign editor, writing about foreign and security issues since 2005. He is Polish, but grew up in the UK, and lives in Brussels. He has also written for The Guardian, The Times of London, and Intelligence Online.
Andrew Rettman is EUobserver's foreign editor, writing about foreign and security issues since 2005. He is Polish, but grew up in the UK, and lives in Brussels. He has also written for The Guardian, The Times of London, and Intelligence Online.