Russia Escorts Shadow Fleet in the Baltic
May 30, 2025
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the Russian decision to escort ships of the Shadow Fleet in the Baltic. What is the background on the Shadow Fleet, issues in the Baltic and what does depress oil prices mean going forward?
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