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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
Kuleba: 197 million tons of cargo transported via Ukrainian maritime corridor

Since 2023, more than 197 million tons of cargo have already passed through the Ukrainian mritime corridor, of which 117 million tons are grain.

20.05.2026 – 17:30
Some countries will have enough Russian offshore oil for half a year, expert says

Russian oil stored in floating storage facilities will last some countries for six months.

20.05.2026 – 16:50
The Chinese Foreign Ministry commented on the Russian attack on a Chinese ship in the Black Sea

Beijing said that the crew of the ship that was attacked in the Black Sea included Chinese citizens, but there were no injuries.

20.05.2026 – 14:20
Over UAH 1.1 billion in taxes: USPA summarizes the results of the first quarter

The USPA transferred UAH 1.115 billion in taxes, fees and other mandatory payments to the budgets of all levels for the first quarter of 2026.

20.05.2026 – 13:33
A laboratory in Lithuania and satellites: how Ukraine tracks stolen grain

Ukraine has learned to almost unmistakably detect grain stolen by Russia from temporarily occupied territories, even after mixing.

20.05.2026 – 12:48
Russia resumes oil exports via Novorossiysk after drone attacks, — Bloomberg

Russia has significantly increased seaborne oil exports through the port of Novorossiysk after all oil berths resumed operation.

20.05.2026 – 11:43
Wheat prices in Ukraine are rising: food prices in ports already reach $227/t

Quotations were supported by active demand from domestic consumers, limited supply and growth in export prices at ports.

20.05.2026 – 11:07
German naval drones will be able to monitor Russia’s “shadow fleet” in the Baltic Sea

Marine drones manufactured by the German defense company Stark are equipped with a system that can detect suspicious vessels even if their transponders are turned off.

20.05.2026 – 10:57
Due to the crisis in the Middle East, Britain will allow the import of fuel from Rosneft

The UK has eased sanctions against Russia to curb rising domestic prices amid an energy crisis.

20.05.2026 – 10:05
Russia resumes sea transport to Tartus after fall of Assad regime

The Russian ship Sparta arrived in the Syrian port of Tartus, escorted by warships. This is the first confirmation of the resumption of Russian sea supplies to Syria after the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime.

19.05.2026 – 16:51
Ukrainian soybean prices rose by $3–8/t amid export recovery

The market was supported by local demand recovery, in particular due to increased supplies to Turkey.

19.05.2026 – 15:00
Russian drones damaged the Kernel elevator in the Khmelnytskyi region

During another attack by enemy UAVs, the Kernel elevator in the Khmelnytskyi region was damaged.

19.05.2026 – 14:02
Flexitanks – the new fragile cargo? What has changed and why old approaches no longer work

Disruptions to Red Sea routes, unstable schedules and increased cargo control requirements are changing the perception of flexitanks in global logistics. A format that was considered primarily a cheaper alternative to tank containers a few years ago is increasingly turning into a segment with increased operational risks.

19.05.2026 – 12:38
Russian ship carrying grain from occupied Berdyansk heads to Turkey

The vessel Perun under the Russian flag loaded over 4.3 thousand tons of wheat in occupied Berdyansk.

19.05.2026 – 11:33
The US extended the sanctions exemption for Russian offshore oil: what is known

The US Treasury Department has decided to extend the sanctions exemption for Russian oil transported by sea for another month.

19.05.2026 – 10:27
Russia attacked Izmail’s port infrastructure at night

On the night of May 19, Russian troops struck again in the south of the Odesa region – port infrastructure facilities in Izmail came under attack.

19.05.2026 – 09:51
UAV Forces hit Russian warships in the Caspian Sea

UAV Forces hit Russian warships in the Caspian Sea

18.05.2026 – 14:05
Turkey likely refused to accept Russian ship Panormitis with stolen grain

The bulk carrier Panormitis, which had previously refused to unload in the Israeli port of Haifa, has left the anchorage of the Turkish port.

18.05.2026 – 13:50