Blacklisted Russian and Iranian ships: trading patterns and partners revealed
Directly sanctioned ships are not automatically banished from global trade, and continue to operate both on and off the radar, regardless of sanctioned status
Sanctions have become a go-to diplomatic tool to help achieve foreign policy objectives, and Russia and Iran are two of the most sanctioned countries in the world. Sanctioned vessels may have a limited sphere of operation but restrictions have not led to a cease in trading
