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Sanctioned vessels are increasingly flying the Russian flag

Among the vessels subject to EU sanctions, vessels sailing under the Russian flag predominate.

5.11.2026 - 16:30
Russian captain sentenced to 3.5 years for damaging cables in the Gulf of Finland

Finland has handed down its first conviction in a case involving damage to submarine cables.

5.11.2026 - 12:33
EU Court upholds ban on Russian ships entering ports

The court did not consider the ban on access to ports on the merits, declaring the claim in this part inadmissible.

5.11.2026 - 11:15
In October, drones attacked nine merchant ships off the coast of Bulgaria and Romania — AP

Over the course of 24 days in October, drones struck nine merchant ships and tankers in the Black Sea off the coast of Bulgaria and Romania.

5.11.2026 - 09:30
Russia sells 7.8% of Sovcomflot amid budget deficit

After Sovcomflot, the Kremlin also plans to sell shares in the Novorossiysk port and Aeroflot.

4.11.2026 - 13:14
Russia lost 94% of grain shipments through southern ports

Meanwhile, Russian dictator Putin called the damage from the strikes uncritical and assured that all losses had already been restored.

4.11.2026 - 11:09
Tankers carrying Russian diesel to the US are changing their declared routes one by one

Amid the Democrats’ victory in the midterm elections in Congress, American terminals are in no hurry to accept cargo.

4.11.2026 - 10:19
New Jersey Governor Urges Ports Not to Accept Tankers with Russian Diesel

New Jersey Governor Mickey Sherrill has urged ports and terminal operators in the state not to accept tankers carrying Russian diesel fuel.

4.11.2026 - 09:35
The tanker Wine Trader, damaged near Romania, was towed to Varna for repairs

The tanker Wine Trader, which was hit by Russian drones off the coast of Romania in October, has been taken to Varna for repairs.

3.11.2026 - 12:00
Sweden inspects dry cargo ship of company linked to Russian intelligence operations

Swedish police boarded a dry cargo ship near the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea. The shipping company has previously been linked to possible Russian hybrid and intelligence operations.

2.11.2026 - 10:50