According to an investigation by Dallas Analytics, Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” operates through complex human networks and covert communications that help bypass international sanctions.

As reported in the article, exclusive correspondence of a Russian sailor sheds light on how these schemes function in practice — revealing operational details, key actors, and the realities behind this opaque maritime system. The findings highlight a critical point: sanctions are only effective when they are comprehensive, enforced, and focused not just on structures, but on the individuals who make these systems work. Ignoring the human layer means allowing these networks to adapt, survive, and continue operating. This is a reminder that accountability must go deeper. 

Read more (in Ukrainian): https://dallas-analytics.com/uk/kapitan-tinovogo-flotu-eksklyuzyvni-podrobyczi-lystuvannya-rosijskogo-moryaka/