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US sanctions Russian ships for North Korea trade amid tensions

The US has sanctioned the owners of six Russian tanker ships on claims that they are helping transfer petroleum products to North Korean vessels in violation of international prohibitions.
Photo: Bloomberg
Photo: Bloomberg
by Saleha Mohsin, bloomberg

The US sanctioned owners of six Russian ships over claims they are helping transfer refined petroleum products to North Korean vessels in violation of international prohibitions, as tensions with both Moscow and Pyongyang intensify.

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