Biden eyes sanctions on Russian ‘dark fleet’ oil exports: Report

Published December 24, 2024 2:29pm ET



President Joe Biden is considering imposing stringent last-minute sanctions on Russia’s energy sector in the final weeks of his term, according to people familiar with his plans.

The rumored measures were reported on Christmas Eve and would aim to cripple the so-called “dark fleet” of ships transporting Russian oil to non-Western nations and target exporters who have thus far evaded penalties, four sources told the Washington Post.

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