Abroad

Russia has spent $14 billion on its “shadow fleet” over the past three years
Over the past three years, Russia has spent $14 billion on the purchase of just over 400 tankers for its so-called “shadow fleet.”

European Commission prepares new sanctions against Russia’s “shadow fleet”
Restrictions are being prepared against 150 tankers that help the Kremlin circumvent restrictions and continue to finance the war.

Abandoned Russian tanker to be removed from Poland and disposed of in Denmark
The Port of Gdynia has announced that an abandoned Russian tanker that has been in the port for eight years is ready to be shipped to Denmark.

The Russian frigate “Standart” was traditionally denied entry to a French port
France has not allowed a three-masted Russian sailboat to stop in Le Havre. The public has recalled that the vessel regularly violates EU sanctions.

Turkey has already used half of its new corn quota
Turkey’s corn import quota, which started on May 1, is already half-filled — although it is scheduled to run until the end of July.

Gabon and Barbados refused to fly their flags to Sovcomflot vessels
Two countries — Gabon and Barbados — have refused to register their flags with Sovcomflot, Russia’s largest shipping company.

EU naval mission fails to stop illegal arms shipments from Russia to Libya, investigation finds
The European naval mission Irini, which was supposed to prevent the supply of weapons to Libya, turned out to be unable to stop illegal shipments from Russia.

Russian oil exports increase despite sanctions
Russian oil exports rose for the second week in a row, with oil flows from all Russian ports rising to 3.26 million barrels per day.

Greek shipowners return to Russian oil market due to falling prices
Greek shippers are returning to the Russian oil market as prices fall below the G7 “price ceiling.”

Russian ship “Sparta IV” again plies near the port of Tartus
The ship, which regularly transported Russian military equipment from the Syrian port after the fall of the Assad regime, was spotted again near Tartus.