Archive · 20 Sep 2025
US Senators Propose Sanctions Against Russia's Oil Fleet
U.S. lawmakers are trying to stop Russia from selling oil and gas to other countries.
A new bill aims to target the older oil tankers that are helping Russia sell its oil.
This "shadow fleet" helps Russia get around existing sanctions.
The bill would also stop new natural gas projects in the Arctic and shut down a pipeline that carries gas to Europe.
This is part of an effort to put more financial pressure on Russia because the money helps fund its war efforts.
There are some worries about whether the bill will pass since it is still unclear if it has full support.
U.S. senators introduced legislation to expand sanctions on Russian energy.
The bill targets the "shadow fleet" of oil tankers used to dodge existing sanctions.
The legislation also aims to sanction Russian Arctic liquid natural gas projects.
The bill seeks to align U.S. sanctions more closely with those of the European Union.
The bill's future is uncertain, with concerns about whether it will be advanced.
- Who
- U.S. Republican and Democratic Senators
- What
- Introduced a bill to expand sanctions against Russian energy
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Washington
- Why
- To target the "shadow fleet" of tankers and to discourage the purchase of Russian oil, aiding Ukraine
- Bill Name
- "Sanctioning Harbors and Dodgers of Western Sanctions"
- Sponsors
- Republican Senator Jim Risch, Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen, and others
- Target
- Russian energy, including the "shadow fleet" of oil tankers
- Key Actions
- Expand sanctions; address Russian Arctic LNG projects; end Nord Stream II pipeline
- Purpose
- To deter countries from purchasing Russian oil