The United Kingdom has expanded its sanctions against Russia with a new package targeting shipping, banking, and industrial entities, including six vessels accused of transporting Russian energy exports and an unspecified number of oil tankers.
The targeted vessels include an Arctic LNG carrier, which is believed to be involved in the transportation of liquefied natural gas from Russia's Yamal LNG project. The sanctions also target five oil tankers, which are thought to be involved in the transportation of Russian oil exports. The move is part of the UK's efforts to increase pressure on Russia over its actions in Ukraine and to limit the country's ability to export energy.