EU prepares to detain Russian tankers in the Baltic Sea: what is the mechanism.

The European Union plans to detain tankers of the Russian 'shadow fleet' in the Baltic Sea

According to inkorr.com: The Office of the President of Ukraine reported that the European Union is preparing legal mechanisms to detain tankers that transport oil through the Baltic Sea and belong to Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

Our sanctions from last year may become mandatory

According to Article 110 of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, at least 16 ships without an official flag may be detained soon. As reported by EUObserver, the new 19th package of EU sanctions plans to add another 120 oil tankers to the 'black list' of the Russian 'shadow fleet'. This will increase the total number of sanctioned vessels to 568.

Symbolic significance for Moscow

The use of international law mechanisms and the willingness of NATO countries to adhere to them is an important signal for the Kremlin.

The use of international law mechanisms and the readiness of NATO countries to ensure their implementation is a key signal for the Kremlin: its attempts to bypass sanctions are failing

The news about the EU's plans to detain the tankers of Russia's 'shadow fleet' is important not only for NATO countries but also for Russia itself. The use of international law in the fight against violations and support for Ukraine in the context of the hybrid war from Moscow takes on special significance under current conditions. This step underscores the unity of the international community in countering aggression and maintaining stability in the region.