This Senate resolution urges the Trump Administration to seize ships from Russia's "shadow fleet"—a network of at least 561 vessels that carry Russian oil exports while evading international sanctions. The resolution notes that despite Western sanctions and price caps since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Russian oil exports have barely declined, with shadow fleet ships accounting for 60-80 percent of those exports and generating crucial revenue for the war effort. The resolution cites the recent U.S. seizure of the vessel M/T Skipper (which was transporting Iranian oil) as a precedent showing the government already possesses the legal authority to seize such ships. The resolution calls on the Trump Administration to use all available authorities, including constitutional powers, to seize Russian shadow fleet vessels carrying sanctioned oil, and encourages U.S. allies to do the same. No new funding or specific timeline is established; this is a non-binding statement of congressional intent rather than legislation creating new law or appropriating money.
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