[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  GeoSync [@thegeo_sync](/creator/twitter/thegeo_sync) on x XXX followers Created: 2025-07-18 12:28:50 UTC 🚨 BREAKING: EU Targets Indian Refinery in Harshest Sanctions Yet Over Ukraine War 🇪🇺🇷🇺🇮🇳 The European Union has adopted its 18th package of sanctions—described as one of its strongest yet—aimed at tightening the screws on Russia’s oil export ecosystem. 🔒 What’s New? •Full-fledged sanctions (asset freezes, travel bans, resource bans) •Targeting Russian and international companies operating the “shadow fleet” transporting Russian crude •For the first time, the EU has: •Listed a refinery in India that is a major shadow fleet customer (where Rosneft holds significant stake) •Sanctioned a vessel captain and a flag registry operator •One Russian LNG sector entity also added to the blacklist 🛢️ This move highlights how third-party nations and private operators are being pulled into the growing net of geopolitical sanctions. 🧠Strategic implication? It’s a bold step toward cutting off indirect trade routes that allow Russian oil to reach global markets despite sanctions.  XX engagements  **Related Topics** [ukraine](/topic/ukraine) [Post Link](https://x.com/thegeo_sync/status/1946185392522396102)
[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]
GeoSync @thegeo_sync on x XXX followers
Created: 2025-07-18 12:28:50 UTC
🚨 BREAKING: EU Targets Indian Refinery in Harshest Sanctions Yet Over Ukraine War 🇪🇺🇷🇺🇮🇳
The European Union has adopted its 18th package of sanctions—described as one of its strongest yet—aimed at tightening the screws on Russia’s oil export ecosystem.
🔒 What’s New? •Full-fledged sanctions (asset freezes, travel bans, resource bans) •Targeting Russian and international companies operating the “shadow fleet” transporting Russian crude •For the first time, the EU has: •Listed a refinery in India that is a major shadow fleet customer (where Rosneft holds significant stake) •Sanctioned a vessel captain and a flag registry operator •One Russian LNG sector entity also added to the blacklist
🛢️ This move highlights how third-party nations and private operators are being pulled into the growing net of geopolitical sanctions.
🧠Strategic implication? It’s a bold step toward cutting off indirect trade routes that allow Russian oil to reach global markets despite sanctions.
XX engagements
Related Topics ukraine