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Belgium demands 10 million euros in bail for the release of a Russian “shadow fleet” tanker
Belgium has set a bail of 10 million euros for the detained tanker of the Russian “shadow fleet” Ethera.
A Russian gas tanker under sanctions caught fire in the Mediterranean Sea (video)
Russian-flagged gas tanker catches fire in Mediterranean Sea, crew’s fate unknown
Smoke spotted in Novorossiysk port after drone attack
Satellite images of the port of Novorossiysk taken after the attack by Ukrainian drones show smoke rising from one of the ships.
Russian ship involved in weapons transport spotted near Tunisia
The ship’s destination is unknown, but it is likely to be heading to St. Petersburg.
Drones attacked the Sheskharis oil terminal in Novorossiysk
After the drone strike, a fire was recorded near the oil terminal.
Belgium has detained a tanker that previously delivered cargo from Russia to Morocco
The Belgian Navy has detained the sanctioned tanker Ethera, which previously delivered cargo from Russia to a port in Morocco.
Britain prepares new sanctions against Russia’s “shadow fleet” over restrictions circumvention schemes
The UK plans to continue to renew and strengthen sanctions against Russia in order to block channels for their circumvention.
Russian companies sold oil, yachts and coal from occupied territories of Ukraine, bypassing sanctions
One of the yachts is linked to former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who allegedly bought it for $4.4 million in 2024.
New EU sanctions package against Russia may include restrictions on Georgian port
The draft of the 20th package of sanctions of the European Union against Russia includes an evidence base and sanctions against the Georgian port of Kulevi.
Transneft reduced oil flow into its system by a quarter due to Ukrainian drone attack
Russian oil pipeline monopoly Transneft has cut crude oil flows into its system by a quarter.
