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Russia shadow fleet exploits African shipping registries to skirt sanctions
defenceweb.co.za · South Africa
Russia's 'shadow fleet' is reportedly using African shipping registries to bypass international sanctions. This practice poses a challenge to global sanction regimes and international maritime law.
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