Bill > SRes549

This resolution condemns the use of shadow fleet vessels (a network of ships used to transport sanctioned oil covertly) to transport oil from Russia, highlighting Russia's continued oil exports despite international sanctions. The resolution specifically urges the Trump Administration to seize these vessels, noting that Russia remains a major oil producer and that its oil sales help fund its war in Ukraine. The Senate views these oil transport activities as undermining U.S. national security interests and sanctions regimes, and recognizes seizure of such vessels as a lawful measure to counter Russia's sanctions evasion. The resolution points out that Russia's shadow fleet comprises at least 561 ships and has carried 60-80% of Russian crude exports in recent quarters, and draws a parallel to previous U.S. government actions of seizing sanctioned vessels, such as the M/T Skipper. Additionally, the resolution calls on U.S. allies and partners to similarly seize shadow fleet vessels transporting sanctioned Russian oil, emphasizing a coordinated international approach to limiting Russia's ability to finance its military actions.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/549/all-info