Petroleo Evantin, believed to be part of Russia’s efforts to avoid sanctions, was already dragged into a safer water by a German tougpot in January after it was discovered that moving in front of the Baltica coast.
German Customs Officers Since January, they have captured the event of the oil company with the flag of Panama, which was anchored on the German coast of the Baltic Sea. It is believed that the ship is a part of Is called ‘Flat Ghost’ According to Western governments Used to use Moscow to avoid sanctions And keep it Petroleum income flow.
Security sources announced to the German newspaper ‘Ter Spagel’ issued by Customs General Directorate Sequence The oil tanker and about 100,000 tonnes of crude oil are worth over 40 million euros, and are now a German property.
According to the report, the German government Decided to confiscate the ship instead of free In February it appeared on the list Russian navy in the shadow. The government and the Foreign Ministry believe that this approach is aimed at sending a signal to Russia that Germany does not leave Germany with cross weapons when traveling through the Baltic Sea.
Avoid international sanctions on oil
‘Ghost Navy’ It is created Old -bought oil tankersOften he has small transparent companies with homes in countries under sanctions such as the United Arab Emirates or Marshall Islands and are bearing in places like Gabon or Cook Islands.
New owners They seek non -Russian insurers or other western places. Some ships belong to the Russian Neveera Sovkamflatt. Its function is to help Russian oil exporters To avoid a $ 60 hat for barrel imposed by Ukraine allies.
The purpose of this roof is to limit the benefits of Russia and, while maintaining oil flow to world markets Avoid energy crisis It will increase petrol prices and inflation.
Ratings vary.
According to the sanctionsAvoiding the limit has increased the price of Russia in the world markets. Export income reached average In the first 11 months of 2024, $ 16.4 billion per month, 5% higher than the same period of 2023, Russian oil barrel reached an average of $ 64 per month, according to Kiev’s Economic School. To avoid $ 9.4 billion for Russia.
This means that it affects the way Russia continues its war in UkraineUsing that benefit of Kremlin, the military can pay the production of weapons and other goods.
Promotes oil income consistency Economic aid to keep the budget deficit under control and support the value of the Russian rupee in front of other currencies. Oil maintains trade balance Surplus from Russia, that is, it is more sold than you buy from the rest of the world and has the money to pay for imports.
As a result, “Russia does not face significant restrictions In their budget or their war expenses, experts of Kyiv school say in the last assessment of the Russian economy. Kremlin has so far refused to comment on the Shadow Navy.
