The United Kingdom on Wednesday announced a fresh wave of sanctions against Russia, targeting its so-called shadow fleet of oil tankers and key suppliers of military equipment. 
The announcement coincided with Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper&rsquo;s visit to Kyiv.
The UK blacklisted 70 vessels linked to Russia&rsquo;s &ldquo;shadow fleet,&rdquo; an ageing group of ships allegedly used to evade international restrictions on Russian oil exports. 
Officials noted that Britain has now sanctioned more Russian tankers than any other country.
Alongside this, 30 companies and individuals accused of aiding Russia&rsquo;s war effort were sanctioned. 
These included China-based Shenzhen Blue Hat International Trade Co. Ltd. and its Russian co-owners Elena Malitckaia and Alexey Malitskiy, as well as Turkey-based Mastel Makina and its CEO Shanlik Shukurov. 
The firms were accused of providing electronics, chemicals, and explosives used in the production of missiles and other weapons.
The measures come as Cooper, newly appointed as Foreign Secretary, works to reinforce the UK&rsquo;s commitment to Ukraine amid its ongoing war with Russia.

UK imposes sanctions on Russia’s shadow fleet

UK sanctions 70 Russian tankers, 30 firms and individuals aiding Moscow’s war machine

UK Targets Russia’s Shadow Fleet, Arms Suppliers

UK sanctions 70 Russian tankers, 30 firms and individuals aiding Moscow’s war machine

September 12, 2025 | 18:16 IST