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Russian oil stuck en masse on tankers after India cuts purchases — Bloomberg

The total volume of Russian oil in floating storage is estimated at about 140 million barrels.

28.01.2026 - 13:55
Captain of shadowy Russian-flagged tanker detained aboard US Coast Guard ship

The Marinera tanker is linked to Venezuela. After the blockade announced by the US, the vessel changed jurisdiction to Russian, trying to avoid detention.

28.01.2026 - 13:16
Spain rescues Russian tanker under sanctions after engine failure

The ship was drifting with a faulty engine in international waters off the Spanish coast.

28.01.2026 - 11:18
Russia delivered LNG to China from the sanctioned Arctic LNG-2 for the first time since the beginning of the year

Russia has delivered the first shipment of liquefied gas from the sanctioned Arctic LNG-2 plant to China this year.

27.01.2026 - 17:13
14 European countries have issued warnings for the “shadow fleet”

A group of 14 European countries has issued an open warning to tankers of the “shadow fleet” in the Baltic and North Seas.

27.01.2026 - 15:30
A “shadow fleet” tanker damaged by a drone attack was found in Istanbul

A tanker belonging to the Russian “shadow fleet” has been discovered in Istanbul, Turkey. The vessel was damaged by a drone attack.

26.01.2026 - 16:16
The invaders are preparing to replace the commander of the Black Sea Fleet

Due to serial failures in the defense of bases and ships from Ukrainian drones, the Kremlin is considering the resignation of the commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, Admiral Sergei Pinchuk.

26.01.2026 - 10:32
Captain of detained tanker Grinch taken into custody

France has taken into custody the captain of the detained tanker Grinch, which is part of the so-called “shadow fleet” of Russia.

26.01.2026 - 09:40
Analysts: Almost 300 tankers are sailing under false flags

Israeli shipping analytics firm Windward said nearly 300 tankers are operating under false flags.

23.01.2026 - 15:57
Dozens of sanctioned tankers pass through English Channel despite UK pledge to take action

Dozens of sanctioned tankers pass through English Channel despite UK pledge to take “strong” action. Dozens of oil tankers under UK sanctions have passed through the English Channel this month, the BBC has reported. The BBC reported that the UK government received legal assurances earlier this month that such vessels could be detained. However, 42…

23.01.2026 - 13:55