The EU has imposed sanctions on Russian gas vessels.

The European Union has intensified sanctions against vessels that transported gas from 'Yamal LNG'

The European Union has decided to strengthen sanctions against three vessels involved in transporting gas cargoes from the Russian 'Yamal LNG' project. This action will increase pressure on Russia's energy sector.

According to the 17th package of sanctions approved by the European Council, the vessels North Moon, North Ocean, and North Light are now subject to sanctions. These ships, owned by the Japanese company Mitsui Osk Lines Ltd., are accused of supporting the Russian energy sector.

Previously, the EU banned the transshipment of Russian gas in European ports, forcing Russia to carry out operations near the port of Murmansk. This led to an increase in transportation Time to Asia, but did not disrupt gas exports from the 'Yamal LNG' plant.

The enhanced sanctions concern vessels that transported cargoes from 'Yamal LNG' to China and Taiwan. This EU decision indicates an attempt to influence Moscow to reach an agreement with Ukraine and seal off routes for circumventing sanctions.

Earlier sanctions targeted the 'shadow fleet' that was exporting cargoes from the Arctic LNG-2 project. So far, none of the three vessels under sanctions have exported cargoes to Europe; they are heading to Asia.

Overall, the new EU sanctions against vessels involved in transporting gas from 'Yamal LNG' reflect an intention to reduce Russia's influence in the energy sector and intensify efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.