Russia uses tankers for spy and sabotage operations, says Zelenskyy
Photo: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine Oleh Ivashchenko (t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official)
Russia is using tankers not only to earn money for the war against Ukraine but also for intelligence and even sabotage activities, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy listened to a report by the head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, Oleh Ivashchenko.
The President noted that Ukrainian intelligence is actively working with partners to prevent Russia from using so-called shadow fleet vessels for sabotage and other attempts to destabilize Europe.
"We provide all necessary information to our partners and expect that efforts to counter Russian interference will be significantly strengthened. Currently, the Russians are using tankers not only to generate revenue for the war, but also for intelligence gathering and even sabotage activities. This can absolutely be stopped," he emphasized.
They also discussed specific measures regarding sanctions against Russia, including which schemes for evading sanctions need to be blocked first.
In addition, Ivashchenko briefed Zelenskyy on upcoming changes in Russia's disinformation tactics.
"I instructed the Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service to continue working with partners in areas that can provide Ukraine with more tangible deliveries of the necessary weapons and equipment," Zelenskyy added.
Previously, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russia is using tankers to launch drones targeting European countries.
