Emilia Jansson

In this discussion, BBC journalist Emilia Jansson sheds light on the covert operations of shadow ships transporting Russian oil while dodging international sanctions. She reveals the environmental and security risks these vessels pose, especially in the Baltic Sea, and discusses recent sabotage allegations. The conversation also touches on challenges in tracking these ships and highlights the motivations behind their unauthorized activities. Tim Whewell adds firsthand insights from his travels in the Laconian Sea, where these shadowy operations frequently occur.