America vetoes G7 proposal to combat Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: The Guardian

Sat 8 Mar 2025 16.22 EST
Last modified on Sat 8 Mar 2025 16.24 EST


The US has rejected a Canadian proposal to establish a task force that would tackle Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” of oil tankers, according to reports last night. Canada, which has the current Group of Seven presidency, proposed the measure ahead of a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Quebec later this week.

In negotiations to agree a joint statement on maritime issues, the US is pushing to strengthen language about China while watering down wording on Russia, the reports said. The “shadow fleet” refers to ageing oil tankers, the identities of which are hidden to help circumvent western economic sanctions imposed on Moscow since it launched its full-scale military invasion of Ukraine at the start of 2022.

As well as vetoing Canada’s proposal to establish a task force to monitor sanctions breaches, the draft G7 statement seen by Bloomberg News shows the US pushed to remove the word “sanctions” as well as wording citing Russia’s “ability to maintain its war” in Ukraine by replacing it with “earn revenue”.

G7 communiqués are not final until they are published through consensus. Further talks could still result in changes to the end-of-summit statement.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/08/america-vetoes-g7-proposal-to-combat-russias-shadow-fleet-of-oil-tankers

[Bernardo de La Paz]

1. Vetoed because Canada proposed it or bc Putin doesn't like it?

[BumRushDaShow]

3. Probably both!

[JoseBalow]

4. Your question really illustrates just how far we've fallen

[xocetaceans]

2. How would a Russian asset behave differently than Trump? n/t

[JoseBalow]

5. Oh, I know...

It's a trick question!

[Kali]

9. be more subtle?

less blatant?

[Evolve Dammit]

6. Yet another exhibit into the "collusion" with Vlad from Orange Boy. We are a satellite at this point. MSM is mum.

[Norrrm]

7. Putting money into Trump was the best investment Putin ever made.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

8. Simple solution: Dissolve the charter and re-form to be G6.

Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom can pack a pretty good punch.

Like a rowdy child in school, our name badge needs to temporarily flipped over to "red".......

[moniss]

10. The US needs to be shut out of these global groups due to the

over the top bullying, lies and failure to uphold treaties the US has agreed to.

[mahina]

11. This is really bad.

[LPBBEAR]

12. The penalty for treason in the United States

can include death, a minimum of five years in prison, and fines of up to $10,000. It is one of the most serious crimes against the United States.

§2381. Treason

Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 807; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, §330016(2)(J), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2148.)

https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title18/part1/chapter115&edition=prelim

[SKKY]

13. It does beg the question...

..."What does Putin have on Trump?"

[AmericaUnderSiege]

14. Man, are there some better headlines?

"America" did this, "America" did that. One guy did it.

[Mr. Sparkle]

15. Putin's puppet strikes again.

[hermetic]

16. The Black Sea Is Dying

As Oil Spill Threatens Fragile Waters

In December two old Russian oil freighters sank in the Black Sea spilling thousands of tons of heavy oil. Russia claimed they had it under control but that was a lie.

"Oil slicks in the Black Sea now threaten marine animals, fisheries, and coastal economies. Loose naval mines add further instability to a sea already under stress. Recent evidence from local communities and international observers points to severe damage that extends beyond national boundaries.

Experts note that rough weather, aging vessel infrastructure, and substandard maintenance contributed to thousands of metric tons of heavy fuel oil contaminating the sea. Some residents observed black residue near populated beach areas and adjacent wetlands. Authorities in the region cited a lack of modern protocols for tanker operations, which left local agencies unprepared for the spill’s extent.

One environmental watchdog warns that older Russian ships continue to move oil despite global sanctions and strict insurance requirements, UwecWorkgroup reports. Operators have been sending vessels through shallow straits or open waters in an apparent effort to circumvent oversight, which magnifies the possibility of future accidents.

During the most recent incident, crews were unable to halt the flow of spilled material. Observers along the shore documented thick tar deposits, a hazard for both wildlife and humans."

https://theanimalrescuesite.com/blogs/news/black-seal-oil-spill
This is a horrible disaster and steps need to be taken NOW.

[republianmushroom]

17. As the puppet kisses Putin ass.