Sweden’s Supreme Commander Michael Claesson has stated that Russia’s “shadow fleet” of oil tankers is extending the duration of the war in Ukraine. An investigation by Swedish public broadcaster SVT examined the volume of Russian oil transported via the Baltic Sea by these vessels. Claesson made the comment during the Almedalsveckan political event in Visby, Gotland, while moving between seminars. The “shadow fleet” refers to a network of tankers used to circumvent international sanctions imposed on Russian oil. The continued transport of oil provides Russia with revenue to fund its military operations. Details of the SVT investigation were not immediately available, but Claesson’s remarks highlight growing concerns about the effectiveness of sanctions and the ongoing financial support for the conflict.