Russia Utilizes New Vessels to Evade Western Sanctions and Ship Oil Incognito Until 2025

According to sources familiar with the matter, Russia has been discreetly deploying new ships to avoid Western sanctions and continue exporting oil until 2025. This move has raised concerns about the ability of the West to enforce financial restrictions on Moscow.

The sources revealed that the new fleet, which includes tankers and smaller vessels, is designed to avoid detection by radar and satellite systems. They are also equipped with advanced technology that allows them to 'go dark', meaning they can switch off their tracking systems and disappear from global shipping databases. This makes it harder for Western countries to monitor and control Russia's oil exports.

Experts have warned that such tactics could undermine the effectiveness of the sanctions imposed by the West in response to Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014. These sanctions were designed to cripple Russia's economy and force it to change its behaviour, but they have had a limited impact so far.

Furthermore, sources indicated that the new fleet is being financed by a group of Russian tycoons, who expect to make a profit from the increased oil exports. They are reportedly using a network of offshore companies to avoid detection and evade Western sanctions.

Despite the clandestine nature of this operation, some experts believe that the West can still take steps to counter Russia's tactics. They suggest that Western countries should increase their surveillance capabilities and impose tougher sanctions on Russian oil exports.