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More than half of tankers sent for scrapping are sanctioned vessels

With the strengthening of the sanctions policy of the EU and the US, obsolete ships of the “shadow fleet” are increasingly being sent for recycling.

18.08.2026 - 13:29
Greek tanker carrying Russian oil attacked near CTC terminal, — Bloomberg

The tanker Skiros was attacked after loading Russian oil near the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal.

18.08.2026 - 10:00
Russia rejects proposal to stop attacks on civilian vessels

Moscow does not consider it advisable to restore the format of the “grain agreement”, despite Turkey’s proposal to introduce a moratorium on military operations in the Black Sea.

14.08.2026 - 17:26
After the drone explosion in the port of Constanta, Romania accelerated military communication with Ukraine

After the incident with the explosion of a Ukrainian drone in the port of Constanta in June, the military of Romania and Ukraine established a direct communication channel in almost real time.

14.08.2026 - 14:02
Russia faces mounting grain logistics problems after Novorossiysk strike

After the shutdown of three key grain terminals in Novorossiysk, Russia has restricted cargo transportation to the port.

14.08.2026 - 13:13
Ust-Luga port in Russia catches fire after drone attack

A fire broke out in the Russian port of Ust-Luga after a drone attack at night, and local authorities reported damage.

14.08.2026 - 11:07
Turkey proposes to create two safe corridors for ships in the Black Sea

Turkey is discussing the creation of two separate safe routes in the Black Sea – for ships heading to Ukraine and Russia.

13.08.2026 - 11:00
Ukrainian strikes forced Russia to transport gasoline from India through Egypt

Moscow has begun importing gasoline from India for the first time, and the fuel is delivered via a complex route with transshipment off the coast of Egypt.

13.08.2026 - 10:29
Novorossiysk attacked by drones and naval unmanned aircraft

The massive attack lasted for over five hours, and one of the largest grain terminals in Novorossiysk is among the possible targets.

12.08.2026 - 10:20
The US has begun sending confiscated “shadow fleet” tankers for disposal

The United States has begun to transfer old tankers seized as part of its efforts to combat sanctions against Russia, Iran, and Venezuela for disposal.

11.08.2026 - 16:17