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Estonia detained a Russian-linked oil tanker near Tallinn for maritime law violations. The Kiwala, which authorities claim is part of Moscow's "shadow fleet," has already been sanctioned by the EU and other countries.

A Kremlin-linked oil tanker was detained by Estonian authorities on Friday just outside Tallinn, in what marks the first time the Baltic country has directly targeted Russia's "shadow fleet".

The vessel, named the Kiwala, had been reportedly operating under the flag of Djibouti. However, it was caught not flying a flag, which is a violation of maritime law. Although the crew provided a flag certificate, the Djibouti naval authority said it could not find the Kiwala in its national registry.

"Ships like this are actually not allowed to operate. Estonia exercised its right to detain the vessel for inspection," Deputy Director General of the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) Veiko Kommusaar said.

The Kiwala has been sanctioned by the EU, Kommusaar said. Additionally, the vessels has been under further sanctions by Canada, Switzerland and the UK, according to reports. It was en route to the Russian port of Ust-Luga.

As part of Moscow's "shadow fleet," it is suspected of transporting Russian oil in order to circumvent sanctions. The Kiwala will now remain under guard by three navy vessels until further checks are completed.

"It is no secret that over the past year, a number of vessels have appeared in the Gulf of Finland that sail without proper documentation," Kommusaar explained.

"And it can be stated quite clearly that it is part of the shadow fleet, which uses the Baltic Sea to transport goods, which is prohibited."

The vessel's owner is Tirad Shipping, a Mauritius-based company that operates only one ship — the Kiwala.

Source;
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/11/estonian-authorities-detain-russian-shadow-fleet-linked-oil-tanker-near-tallinn

Russia at it again! 😂

First sometime ago, now Estonia. These oil tankers just keep getting busted. Maybe it's time they accept the sanctions and stop playing hide and seek on the seas. Lol

These global acrimony has got to end. We lose everything fighting useless wars.

Lol... Checkout where these tankers were ed.

They aren't Russian owned. They're owned by foreign entities. Private businessmen going around sanctions to trade Russian oil.

There's a reason why they are called shadow fleet.

SMALL YANSH DEY FOLLOW SHAKE.



WHEN RUSSIA BEGINS THEIR OWN RETALIATION, YOU WILL BE HEARING ALL OVER BBC AND CNN ABOUT RUSSIA UNPROVOKED ATTACK ON ESTONIA DEMOCRACY

Botragelad:

Source;
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/11/estonian-authorities-detain-russian-shadow-fleet-linked-oil-tanker-near-tallinn

Russia again...they don't respect boundaries

Till men blow-up the world before everyone will rest. Only if women ruled the world 🤷

Iran doesn’t take time to revenge on this kind of mission

Only God knows the number of this kind of ship that have entered Nigeria and left unhindered & undisturbed.
Nigeria boarder is a Perfect Market "Free Entry, Free exit"

Small yansh dey shake

Small Yansh dey shake

Botragelad:

Source;
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/11/estonian-authorities-detain-russian-shadow-fleet-linked-oil-tanker-near-tallinn

The almighty Russia has become a laughing stock in the commity of nations.
Just imagine selling oil through black market yet Russia's trolls and elements here are busy celebrating Russia's economic growth amidst heavy sanctions.

id4sho:
Till men blow-up the world before everyone will rest. Only if women ruled the world 🤷

Will you keep quiet 😅. Shey na pink you wan dey see everywhere🥲. Omo, you go too suffer. Everything will be judged based on emotions 🤔 and infrastructures will surely fail!

FreeStuffsNG, yarimo.

id4sho:
Till men blow-up the world before everyone will rest. Only if women ruled the world 🤷

Make sex tape plenty.........

Of all countries, Estonians sef dey show


Small yansh dey shake o

go and rescue it, alainitiju.

WritterNg:
Lol... Checkout where these tankers were ed.

They aren't Russian owned. They're owned by foreign entities. Private businessmen going around sanctions to trade Russian oil.

There's a reason why they are called shadow fleet.

BlocksNG:
go and rescue it, alainitiju.

Rescue what?

Are you slow? Can you not see where I said they're owned by businessmen from Greece, Cyprus, Turkey etc.

Good

aimmoney9:

Make sex tape plenty.........

As e dey hot 🤣😅😂

Na all countries dey form super power now.

This little country with busybodies like Kallas poking the bear. U.S won't save anyone.

WritterNg:
Lol... Checkout where these tankers were ed.

They aren't Russian owned. They're owned by foreign entities. Private businessmen going around sanctions to trade Russian oil.

There's a reason why they are called shadow fleet.

Exactly what a Putin fanboy would say. Did you even bother read the post? Lol
It's about breaking maritime law.
Just because these tankers are ed under some foreign entities doesn't magically absolves Russia of responsibility. The "shadow fleet" is a well known tactic used by Russia to avoid sanctions, and it's not just about private businessmen like you claim.

If you were caught dodging taxes by using a friend's company as a front. Would you say, "It's not me, it's my friend's company"? No, you'd still be held able. Exactly how Russia is using these foreign entities as a front to keep its oil flowing despite sanctions.

If these tankers are truly owned by private foreign entities, why do they always seem to be transporting Russian oil? And why do they always get caught in these operations? 🤦🏼

Lazy9jaYouth:
Only God knows the number of this kind of ship that have entered Nigeria and left unhindered & undisturbed.
Nigeria boarder is a Perfect Market "Free Entry, Free exit"

LMAO 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

WritterNg:


Rescue what?

Are you slow? Can you not see where I said they're owned by businessmen from Greece, Cyprus, Turkey etc.

You accepted they’re carrying Russian oil, that suffices. Now rest

yes I'm slow but you are dull, as in dummy. Who the hell are you to dispute Estonia ? You are just a silly son of Tinubu the bedwetter.

WritterNg:


Rescue what?

Are you slow? Can you not see where I said they're owned by businessmen from Greece, Cyprus, Turkey etc.

Botragelad:
Russia at it again! 😂

First sometime ago, now Estonia. These oil tankers just keep getting busted. Maybe it's time they accept the sanctions and stop playing hide and seek on the seas. Lol

If they stop running those ships, then how will they cut people's telephone and internet cables?

As I hear Tallinn I just my betting days. Flora Tallinn and nomme kalju give me plenty money before I finally hands up.

Trust Me Estonia doesn't want beef with Russia. They just want better trading and conditions that's why they are showing Russia how useful they would be to them if ties are improved. Russia has Ships upon Ships so this one getting to the media is always the west targeting Russian Agenda and Image

Botragelad:
Russia at it again! 😂

First sometime ago, now Estonia. These oil tankers just keep getting busted. Maybe it's time they accept the sanctions and stop playing hide and seek on the seas. Lol

Try to make sense, at least for once