Shadow fleet: Greens call on the German government to put more pressure on Russian tankers

The Green Party’s parliamentary group in the Bundestag plans to submit a motion calling on the federal government to take tougher action against Russian tankers. According to the draft motion, the opposition party is calling for more coastal inspections and international pressure.

14. April 2026
On March 13, Swedish authorities detained the sanctioned oil tanker Sea Owl I near Trelleborg. (picture alliance/TT news agency/Johan Nilsson)

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Last updated: 14. April 2026