EU intensifies its 17th sanctions package on Russia, targeting shadow fleet tankers, military tech, and sanctions evaders to weaken Moscow’s war and support Ukraine

The EU’s 17th sanctions package bans 189 shadow fleet vessels, adds 75 individuals and entities, and restricts exports of missile-related chemicals and critical machine tool components. It also cracks down on sanctions circumvention through tighter due diligence, coordination with G7 partners, and targeted pressure on third-country enablers…