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Russia’s Shadow Fleet: The Dangerous Tanker Network Threatening Global Waters

Russia’s Shadow Fleet: The Dangerous Tanker Network Threatening Global Waters

Update: 2025-08-05
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Explore how Russia’s Shadow Fleet has evolved from a sanctions workaround into a weapon of irregular warfare. This podcast unpacks how aging, uninsured tankers exploit legal gaps to spread environmental risks, destabilize critical waterways, and challenge global maritime security. Learn why targeting the fleet’s enabling infrastructure—not just the ships themselves—is essential to restoring order at sea.

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Russia’s Shadow Fleet: The Dangerous Tanker Network Threatening Global Waters

Russia’s Shadow Fleet: The Dangerous Tanker Network Threatening Global Waters

Irregular Warfare Initiative