Sweden's Supreme Court orders transfer of Russian shadow fleet vessel to Ukraine

The ruling

Sweden's Supreme Court has issued a final decision concerning the Russian shadow fleet vessel 'Caffa'. The court upheld a previous ruling under which the ship, which had been placed on sanctions lists, is confiscated and handed over to Ukraine. This decision by the highest court instance is final within the Swedish judicial system. The decision represents the final step in this case at Sweden's highest judicial level.

The vessel

The ship 'Caffa' is described as part of Russia's shadow fleet. According to the court's decision, it is subject to confiscation, and its transfer to Ukraine has been confirmed. The earlier ruling already stipulated such action, and the Supreme Court has not changed it.

Announcement

The information about the Supreme Court's decision was confirmed by Marjana Hajovska-Kovbasjuka, head of the Information Policy and Communication Department at the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine. She told the Ukrainian online media outlet 'Liga.net' about the ruling.

End of proceedings

With this decision, the legal proceedings over the confiscated vessel have concluded. 'Caffa' is one of the ships linked to Russia's shadow fleet operations. The court decided that the vessel should be transferred to Ukraine. As this was the final instance, the case is now closed.