Abroad
Russia to inspect ships in Baltic Sea ports for explosives
In Russia, more than 3 billion rubles ($31-33 million) are allocated for underwater inspections of vessels in the Baltic ports of the Russian Federation.
Danish company appears in grain export scheme from occupied Berdyansk
A Danish-controlled company could have participated in the export of grain from the temporarily occupied part of Ukraine.
Analysts have exposed the routes of a shadow Russian tanker – Sable was exporting oil to China, spying in the Baltics
Archival data of the captain of the tanker Sable indicate systematic evasion of sanctions and involvement in reconnaissance and sabotage activities.
Grain from occupied Feodosia is again heading to Syria: Damas Wave made a second flight to Tartus
The bulk carrier under the Syrian flag continues regular voyages between the ports of Crimea and Tartus, despite sanctions and the blockade of Crimean ports.
Russian “sailboat Peter the Great” entered Irish port without permission
The Standard sailboat entered an Irish fishing port without warning. Law enforcement officers have launched an investigation.
The EU is preparing to lower the ceiling price for Russian oil – new sanctions are on the way
The new sanctions package includes an updated pricing mechanism and increased control over Russia’s shadow fleet.
Russia’s only aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov, may be decommissioned
The Russian Defense Ministry may refuse to restore the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov – its repair and modernization have been stopped.
Defense Intelligence identified 20 more vessels of the Russian “shadow fleet”
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense’s Directorate of Maritime Security identified 20 more vessels of the Russian and 11 of the Iranian “shadow fleet”.
European Commission to propose floating price ceiling for Russian oil
The European Commission is expected to propose a “floating” price cap on Russian oil as part of a new draft sanctions package.
Estonia may block new EU sanctions package if it does not include restrictions on Russian oil shipments
Estonia has said it may block the 18th EU sanctions package if it does not include new restrictions on oil shipments from Russia.
