Germanys instruction to a shadow fleet tanker to turn around after entering its waters sometime on January 10-11, served as a strong indication of international intent against Russia violating embargoes to ship crude because of its war against Ukraine.
But it stands to reason that others must follow suit, says Richard Meade, Lloyds List editor-in-chief.
He adds this is especially important in light of subsequent utterances by the UK and EU, which bodes well for intent but rings hollow when countries retreat from rhetoric because of Russian jet fighters preventing cargo from being seized.
