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New risks in the Black Sea: how the market reacted to the attack on tankers carrying sanctioned oil

The drone strike on two tankers of the Russian “shadow fleet” off the coast of Turkey has become yet another signal about the vulnerability of the Kremlin’s oil logistics. At the same time, it has already forced insurers to reassess risks in the Black Sea.

4.12.2025 – 18:05
The auction for the resale of the tanker “Nika Spirit” failed for the second time

Alfa Group 77, which purchased the seized tanker from ARMA, was unable to sell the vessel for UAH 9 million.

27.04.2026 – 15:04
Spill recorded in the port of Chornomorsk after Russian shelling

After the Russian shelling, a spill of sunflower oil was recorded in the waters of the port of Chornomorsk.

27.04.2026 – 12:39
US intercepts ‘shadow fleet’ ship in Arabian Sea

The US military forced the sanctioned vessel Sevan to change course and return to Iranian ports.

27.04.2026 – 10:59
Ship carrying stolen Ukrainian grain heads to Haifa

The bulk carrier Panormitis is transporting over 25,000 tons of grain, some of which is documented to be connected with supplies from occupied Berdyansk.

27.04.2026 – 09:57
At night, the Russian Federation again attacked a civilian ship and the ports of Great Odesa

Russian troops once again struck the port infrastructure of Great Odesa and facilities that ensure the functioning of the Ukrainian Maritime Corridor.

27.04.2026 – 09:26
Russian drones attacked Odesa infrastructure at night

Damage to facilities was recorded as a result of the strikes, there is no information about victims. Emergency services are eliminating the consequences of the attack.

26.04.2026 – 12:07
US imposes sanctions on Chinese refinery and 40 shipping companies for buying Iranian oil

The restrictions are part of a broader Washington strategy aimed at increasing pressure on Iran’s energy sector and limiting its oil export revenues.

25.04.2026 – 15:19
EU bans imports of Russian LNG from today

The decision is aimed at further reducing energy dependence on Russia and increasing sanctions pressure on its energy sector.

25.04.2026 – 14:09
Ukrainian ports have handled over 27 million tons of cargo since the beginning of the year despite the increase in attacks

Since the beginning of 2026 alone, 631 UAV attacks have been recorded on port facilities — ten times more than during the same period last year.

25.04.2026 – 12:47
Russians attacked a foreign ship in the Odesa region

Russian drones hit port infrastructure facilities, causing a fire on a Panamanian-flagged vessel. There is no information about casualties.

25.04.2026 – 11:43
Rail freight transportation may become unprofitable for the first time this year, – UZ

Ukrzaliznytsia emphasized that because of this, the issue of increasing freight transportation tariffs remains relevant.

24.04.2026 – 17:02
Second attempt to tow Russian LNG tanker off Libyan coast fails

Another attempt to tow the stricken Russian gas tanker Arctic Metagaz in the Mediterranean Sea has failed.

24.04.2026 – 15:39
The Ukrainian Navy destroyed a Russian naval drone that was heading towards a port in the Odesa region (video)

The Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a Russian naval drone near the Odesa region.

24.04.2026 – 14:25
Ukraine will insist on the implementation of a complete ban on sea exports of Russian oil

Ukraine will insist that the 21st EU sanctions package against Russia include a complete ban on sea exports of Russian oil.

24.04.2026 – 13:33
Russia plans to supply agricultural products from the occupied Kherson region to the DPRK

The occupation administration is negotiating with North Korea on the export of oil and flour, which indicates the expansion of sales schemes for products from the temporarily occupied territories.

24.04.2026 – 12:52
For the first time since the beginning of the Great War, the EBRD has provided Kernel with a $45 million loan for the construction of a solar power plant

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided financing to the agricultural holding Kernel for the first time since the start of the full-scale war.

24.04.2026 – 11:32
Russian drones hit merchant ship in the Black Sea

A bulk carrier under the flag of St. Kitts and Nevis, which was heading to one of the ports of Great Odesa, was hit by two drones.

24.04.2026 – 11:19
The Ministry of Development is preparing to launch a concession for part of the grain terminal of the port of Chornomorsk

The Ministry of Development has begun to form a list of priority initiatives for public-private partnership in the field of transport and infrastructure.

24.04.2026 – 10:52