Archive · 14 Dec 2025
Ukraine Sanctions 700 Vessels Financing Russia's War
Ukraine has put sanctions on almost 700 ships that Russia uses to move oil and other energy stuff.
These ships help Russia make money to keep fighting the war.
The sanctions are the biggest Ukraine has done so far and include ships from many different countries.
Ukraine wants other countries to help enforce these sanctions too.
They believe this will put pressure on Russia to stop the war.
President Zelenskyy said Ukraine will keep working with partners to make sure these sanctions work.
He also said that both economic pressure and talking to Russia are important to end the war.
Ukraine thanks all the countries that support them.
Ukraine imposed sanctions on nearly 700 maritime vessels used by Russia to finance the war.
The sanctions target tankers and vessels transporting oil and energy resources.
The measures extend to vessels registered in over 50 jurisdictions, not just those under the Russian flag.
Ukraine seeks international support to enforce the sanctions comprehensively.
President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for both economic pressure and diplomacy to end the war.
- Who
- Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- What
- Imposed sanctions on nearly 700 maritime vessels
- When
- December 13, 2025
- Where
- Ukraine, affecting vessels in more than 50 jurisdictions
- Why
- To disrupt Russia's financing of the war through energy exports
- Number of Vessels Sanctioned
- Nearly 700
- Primary Target
- Tankers and vessels transporting oil and energy resources
- Jurisdictions Affected
- More than 50
- Sanctioning Authority
- Ukrainian government
- Announced By
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Date of Announcement
- December 13, 2025
- Sanctions Scope
- Vessels, shipowning companies, and export infrastructure
- International Support
- Ukraine seeks broader international enforcement