Ukraine's Defence Ministry team has said it has become actively involved in the economic war to work on blocking the Russian shadow fleet, which Moscow has used to circumvent Western restrictions on its energy sector imposed since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Source: Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov at a meeting with journalists regarding the results of the team's first month of work

Quote: "We will actively work on limiting oil refining in Russia and on other important areas. We have begun cooperation with Ukrainian and international institutions, NGOs and services to unite everyone around a common goal."

Details: Fedorov said Russia is launching missiles on Ukraine straight off the production line. "That is why they have increased crude oil exports – they need cash. Their budget deficit is growing. So we need to keep pressing further because we are approaching a pain point," he added.

Background: The International Maritime Organisation has counted 529 vessels sailing under false flags and is stepping up the fight against the offenders.

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