CSIS Issues Commentary: Melting Arctic Lifeline for Russia's Shadow Fleet
September 24, 2026
September 24, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary:
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The Melting Arctic Lifeline for Russia's Shadow Fleet
Commentary by Tobias Oestreich, Jose M. Macias III, and Benjamin Jensen
September 23, 2026
Despite sanctions, Russia is still able to maintain a consistent flow of revenue to carry out its war of attrition against Ukraine. Russian fossil fuel exports still gener . . .
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The Melting Arctic Lifeline for Russia's Shadow Fleet
Commentary by Tobias Oestreich, Jose M. Macias III, and Benjamin Jensen
September 23, 2026
Despite sanctions, Russia is still able to maintain a consistent flow of revenue to carry out its war of attrition against Ukraine. Russian fossil fuel exports still gener . . .