US Reduces Oversight of Sanctions Compliance Against Russia in Maritime Oil Exports

The administration of former US President Donald Trump has reduced its involvement in efforts to ensure compliance with sanctions against Russia. From now on, American representatives will not participate in the work of several groups established to combat sanctions evasion imposed against the Kremlin.

This is reported by AgroReview

In particular, the US is effectively unresponsive to the activities of a working group focused on preventing Russia’s access to technologies and equipment for weapon production. Washington has also decreased its activity in the group monitoring compliance with the price cap set by the G7 on Russian oil. It is currently difficult to determine whether this is a deliberate decision by the US or if they are simply facing a shortage of key personnel, as some meetings have been attended by less influential officials who lack decision-making authority.

Oil Export Volumes from Russia

According to analysts, over 60% of maritime oil exports in 2024 were transported by Russia using tankers from a shadow fleet. Specifically, 78% of exported crude oil and 37% of petroleum products fall into this category. The total volume of maritime oil exports from Russia exceeds 80 billion euros, of which 57 billion euros is crude oil and 26 billion euros is petroleum products. Currently, the shadow fleet includes 387 tankers that are actively engaged in transportation.