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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
UZ will implement a convention for the transportation of goods to stations in the Odesa region

From April 5, JSC Ukrzaliznytsia is introducing a convention on the transportation of goods to some stations of the regional branch of Odesa Railway.

3.04.2026 – 13:35
Russia’s Primorskyi oil terminal loses at least 40% of tank capacity after drone attacks, Reuters

At least eight tanks with a capacity of 50,000 cubic meters each were damaged in a port on the Baltic Sea coast.

3.04.2026 – 12:47
Sweden Detains Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in Baltic Sea

On Friday, April 3, the Swedish Coast Guard detained a sanctioned tanker suspected of causing an oil spill in the Baltic Sea.

3.04.2026 – 12:01
Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tankers use Starlink, investigation finds

Russian “shadow fleet” ships use Starlink for communication and coordination.

3.04.2026 – 11:28
The Supreme Court of Ukraine approved the agreement regarding the Odesa Port Plant: over UAH 77 million will be returned to the state

The High Anti-Corruption Court has approved a plea agreement in the corruption case at the Odesa Port Plant.

3.04.2026 – 10:50
Towing operation for damaged Russian gas tanker fails in Mediterranean Sea

A Russian gas tanker under sanctions, hit by drones in the Mediterranean Sea, could not be towed to the coast of Libya.

3.04.2026 – 10:11
ARMA has moved on to preparing the sale of Medvedchuk’s yacht

The National Agency for Tracing and Asset Management (ARMA) has moved to the stage of practical preparation for the sale of the Royal Romance asset.

3.04.2026 – 09:30
“There must be a plan B and C”: how logistics planning has changed in Ukraine. Interview with Henri Petrosyan, Director of LUKRO

USM spoke with Henri Petrosyan, director of the logistics company LUKRO, about how Ukrainian logistics has gone from collapse to adaptation, how approaches to transportation planning have changed, how political decisions affect routes, and what role practical experience plays in this.

2.04.2026 – 18:06
Trump threatened to stop arms supplies to Ukraine if Europe does not join the Hormuz coalition

US President Donald Trump has threatened to cut off arms supplies to Ukraine if Europe does not help unblock the Strait of Hormuz.

2.04.2026 – 16:00
Icebreaker “Noosfera” delivered expedition and cargo to British Rothera Station for the first time (photo)

This season, the Ukrainian icebreaker Noosfera delivered an expedition and cargo to the largest British Antarctic station, Rothera, for the first time.

2.04.2026 – 14:35
NABU and Prosecutor’s Office exposed a scheme to seize grain worth UAH 776 million from the state-owned enterprise

NABU and Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office have exposed a large-scale corruption scheme to seize grain from JSC “State Food and Grain Corporation of Ukraine”.

2.04.2026 – 12:48
An additional line of boom barriers was recorded in the Sevastopol Bay

Thus, the Russian command is trying to additionally secure the internal water area in case of a breakthrough by Ukrainian naval drones.

2.04.2026 – 11:10
Kernel signs agreement to acquire agricultural holding Enselco for $348 million

Kernel Holding S.A. consolidates strategic agricultural assets by signing an agreement to acquire 100% of Enselco Holding Limited.

2.04.2026 – 10:37
Russia again attacked the port infrastructure of the Odesa region

In one of the ports, damage was recorded to warehouses, production and administrative buildings, and fires broke out on the spot.

2.04.2026 – 09:58
Ukraine ensures transparent response to cross-border challenges on the Dnister, — Ministry of Economy

The pollution of the Dnister River is of a combined nature and is associated with the consequences of missile and drone attacks on infrastructure facilities.

1.04.2026 – 17:20
Rosneft’s net profit fell by 73%

Russia’s largest oil producer said its net profit for 2025 fell 73% to 293 billion rubles ($3.6 billion).

1.04.2026 – 14:30
Syria to turn former Russian naval base into army training center

Key facilities on the Mediterranean coast will be integrated into the Syrian military training system after the reduction of the Russian presence.

1.04.2026 – 13:38
Prices for the new grain harvest have almost equaled the old one: FOB in Ukrainian ports demonstrates anomalous dynamics

FOB prices in the ports of Great Odesa demonstrate an almost complete lack of difference between the old and new harvest, and for corn, forward is even more expensive than spot.

1.04.2026 – 12:56