https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-expands-fleet-as-crackdown-on-stateless-vessels-intensifiesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-expands-fleet-as-crackdown-on-stateless-vessels-intensifieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-expands-fleet-as-crackdown-on-stateless-vessels-intensifies#u89693Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:26:16 +0000Russia has increased its flagged fleet by over a third since January 2025, as Western countries intensify enforcement of sanctions on Russian oil and gas exports. The number of vessels joining the Russian flag registry has surged, with 107 ships added since January 2025. This development comes as Europe cracks down on shadow fleet ships sailing under false flags.Why it mattersThe expansion of Russia's fleet is a response to growing Western enforcement of sanctions on Russian oil and gas exports. The crackdown on stateless vessels is aimed at curbing Russia's ability to evade sanction