U.S Imposes Sanctions On Russian Tankers Still Under Construction For The First Time

The U.S. has sanctioned six Russian oil tankers that are still being built. This is the first time the U.S. has ever sanctioned ships before they’ve even set sail.

These sanctions were announced last week and have already increased shipping costs worldwide.

A review of the sanctions shows that six tankers being built at Russia’s Zvezda shipyard are affected. The tankers include Alexander Beggrov, Alexey Bogolyubov, and Nursultan Nazarbayev.

Three others, called Zvezda 131080, Zvezda 131060, and Zvezda