Insurance and logistics enable Russia's shadow fleet despite EU sanctions (politico.eu)

• EU preparing 21st sanctions package targeting shadow fleet
• Insurance remains a key enabler despite European insurer pullback
• Shadow fleet relies on ports, crews, and financial services

"As the EU prepares its 21st sanctions package targeting Russia's shadow fleet, the podcast examines the system keeping these ships operational: port access, crews, financial services, and insurance. European insurers pulled away after the invasion, but some financial institutions still support the fleet."