Bahamas denies Russia operation of shadow tanker fleet under their flag – Yermak

16:46, 21.07.2025 1 min read

Head of the President’s Office of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, reported on the refusal of the Bahamas to allow tankers of the Russian shadow fleet to sail under their flag.

"The Bahamas are officially depriving the Russian tanker fleet of its flag. This is a blow not only to the sanction circumvention schemes, but also to the entire Russian economy, which is based on shadow oil and gas flows. The Russian Federation tried to hide its presence in world waters under foreign flags, fictitious owners. But even these loopholes are being closed," Yermak wrote on Telegram on Monday.

He noted that large-scale pressure on Russian logistics continues and will continue to increase. "Together with our partners, we are doing everything to ensure that Russian tankers financing the war are isolated. This is another front in our common struggle," Yermak added.