Deterring, disrupting and degrading the Russian shadow fleet is a priority for this government – starving Putin’s war machine and putting pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
Defence Secretary John Healey MP and Attorney General Richard Hermer KC today convened legal representatives from Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) nations to discuss the legal framework for military action to counter Russian shadow fleet activity - the network of vessels used to circumvent sanctions and fund Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine, News Cover reports, citing the UK government's official website.
The meeting brought together experts from across JEF partner nations to examine legal options and work towards a shared strategic understanding of the legal basis for countering Russian shadow fleet activity in accordance with international law. It follows a meeting with JEF nations at Munich Security Conference, convened by the Defence Secretary to discuss military options.
The UK is committed to stepping up action against shadow fleet activity, alongside JEF nations.
