Zelensky begs EU: Confiscate Russian oil

Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday urged European countries to pass legislation blocking Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” ships from sailing in their waters and to confiscate Russian oil.

“We need joint action to create strong laws in Europe that allow countries to block Russian tankers and confiscate the oil,” Zelensky said in a video message to leaders of the Joint Expeditionary Force meeting in Helsinki.

JEF is a UK-led alliance of 10 Northern European countries.

“This should be a real tool to take away Russia’s ability to pressure Europe,” he said. Punch