WorldPublished: 15 October 2026 at 05:56

US Weighs Lifting Sanctions on Russia's "Shadow Fleet" Vessels

The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering lifting sanctions on so-called "shadow fleet" vessels that carried oil from Russia and Iran. The aim is to ease record-high global freight rates.

The administration of US President Donald Trump is examining whether to cancel sanctions on vessels of the so-called "shadow fleet", which transported oil from Russia and Iran. Media outlets reported the deliberations on 15 October 2026.

Why it matters

Washington hopes that removing the restrictions would help bring down global freight rates, which are currently at record highs. Freight is the price paid to move cargo by ship, so its level affects the cost of shipping goods, including oil.

What is known about the decision

The report says only that the US is weighing such a step. No final decision, scope of the sanctions to be lifted, or timeline has been given.

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