Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:27pm on 11 Jan 2025,Saturday International
German maritime authorities rescued the Panamanian-flagged tanker Eventin, identified as part of Russia's 'shadow fleet,' stranded off Rügen island in the Baltic Sea. The tanker, carrying 99,000 tonnes of oil, lost power and steering, prompting a rescue operation with three tugboats. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock accused Russia of circumventing sanctions and endangering European security by deploying such vessels. This incident follows heightened Western sanctions on Russian energy sectors post-Ukraine invasion, targeting firms like Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas. Russia has not responded to the accusations regarding its shadow fleet.
