Abroad

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
Captain of ship detained for damaging submarine cable involved in arms shipments from Iran to Russia

The captain of the vessel, which Finland detained due to damage to the submarine cable, is involved in the supply of weapons from Iran to Russia.

23.01.2026 - 09:20
Indian operator of world’s largest refinery to resume Russian oil imports in February

India’s Reliance Industries Ltd is set to resume Russian oil purchases in February and March after a month-long hiatus.

22.01.2026 - 13:51
Russia restricts entry to its ports for ships that have previously been to Ukraine

Since the beginning of the year, Russia has begun to restrict the entry of ships that have previously been to Ukraine into its Black Sea ports.

22.01.2026 - 11:51
Russians claim attack on port terminal in Krasnodar region

On the evening of January 21, drones attacked terminals at the Taman port in the village of Volna, Temryuk district, Krasnodar region.

22.01.2026 - 10:27