Sweden to Intensify Checks on Vessels in Baltic Sea

Sweden is toughening its rules on ships in the Baltic Sea, starting July 1.

This is to stop Russia from using tankers to bypass sanctions.

These tankers, the "shadow fleet," often have unclear ownership and dodgy insurance.

Sweden will now check ships, including those just passing through Swedish waters.

The goal is to help enforce sanctions, protect the environment, and improve safety.

Sweden will share the information with other countries to help them crack down on these ships.

This follows damage incidents in the Baltic Sea.