US mulls legitimizing shadow tankers; EU sanctions resolve tested

The US is reportedly exploring a mechanism to convert dark-fleet tankers into legitimate vessels for non-sanctioned crude transport, a move that would undercut Western sanctions on Russian oil. The EU, which has relied on US enforcement, faces a policy gap if Washington pulls back. The outcome is uncertain and hinges on US policy direction and EU willingness to act independently.

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