Law of the Sea comes to life in the hunt for sanctioned Russian oil

Western countries have for the first time this year enforced boarding and inspection rights under the Law of the Sea to target Russian oil, following a reversal in US sanctions policy by Donald Trump. Experts state that the goal is to disrupt, deter, and increase the costs for Russia to transport its oil, with Russia warning of plans to blockade the Baltic Sea and key shipping routes. Sanctions also prohibit Western-insured tankers from selling Russian oil to third parties below market prices, reducing Russia's profits.