EU Pushes for Maritime Pact to Scrutinize Russia's Covert Oil Fleet

The European Union is advocating for a maritime pact to monitor Russias covert oil fleet, amid increasing scrutiny of vessels like the tanker Boracay involved in illicit petroleum trade.

• The European Unions diplomatic arm, the European External Action Service, is pushing for a maritime declaration to scrutinize Russias covert oil fleet operating under various flag states.
• French authorities are investigating the tanker (ship) named Boracay, suspected of being part of the so-called shadow fleet linked to the illicit Russian petroleum trade.
• The initiative reflects growing concerns among EU member states about the impact of Russias oil operations on global energy security and compliance with sanctions imposed by the EU.