E157: Can you switch off sanctions on a Russian shadow fleet?

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of a US waiver allowing the sale of Russian oil on sanctioned vessels and explores the complexities of sanctions and shadow networks.

Russia is the most sanctioned nation on planet earth. So, what happens when the US issues a waiver allowing the sale of Russian oil on sanctioned vessels?  We're entering legal murky waters! Our expert host, Robin Lycka , is joined by Kyrre Kjellevold , Associate Professor at University of South-Eastern Norway , and Marina Fridman , Data Journalist at NRK , to ask: Can you switch off sanctions on a Russian shadow fleet? The panel discuss: How a shadow network was built, the reported that exposed it, and what happens when an illegal network receives a temporary hall pass! Producer: Matthew Dunne-Miles Editor: Dominic Delargy Video: Loïs Dunford ____________________________________ The Laundry podcast explores the complex world of financial crime , anti-money laundering (AML) , compliance , sanctions , and global financial regulation . Hosted by Marit Rødevand , Fredrik Riiser , and Robin Lycka , each episode features in-depth conversations with leading experts from banking , fintech , regulatory bodies , and investigative journalism . Tune in as we dissect headline news, unpack regulatory trends, and examine the real-world consequences of non-compliance — all through a…

People in this episode

Host: Robin Lycka

Guests: Kyrre Kjellevold, Marina Fridman

Topics covered

• sanctions
• Russian oil
• shadow fleet
• financial crime
• legal issues
• compliance
• regulatory trends

Keywords

• sanctions
• Russian oil
• shadow fleet
• financial crime
• legal waiver
• compliance
• regulatory issues

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of South-Eastern Norway, NRK

Places: Russia, United States

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