Finland has urged the European Union to purchase a vessel that will be on standby for oil spills in the northern Baltic Sea. This is due to the transportation of Russian crude oil, which poses a threat to the region, according to the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Finland. The Ministry clarified that the risk of oil spills in the area has increased after international sanctions forced Russia to transport oil on older vessels with weaker insurance coverage. Harsh winter conditions also increase these risks, as Russian vessels in the so-called “shadow fleet” may be poorly equipped a…