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The full ban on maritime services is currently on hold.

Video. 'Not happening': EU loses hope in services ban for Russian tankers

Updated: 04/06/2026 - 13:44 GMT+2

The EU is stuck with a ban on maritime services for Russian oil tankers. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the silence of G7 allies and the opposition of Greece and Malta have made any policy shift virtually impossible.

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