Abroad
US preparing for tough sanctions against Russia and its oil buyers — Graham
The sanctions package provides for a 500% tariff on imports from countries that purchase Russian oil, gas or uranium.
Europe’s largest port begins preparations for potential conflict with Russia
The Port of Rotterdam is working on logistics options for the arrival of military cargo from the US, Canada and the UK.
The Netherlands detained the executives of a company that supplied spare parts for Russia’s shadow fleet
The heads of a family-owned company that supplied ship spare parts to Russia’s “shadow fleet” have been arrested in the Netherlands.
EU is close to adopting a new package of sanctions against Russia — Stefanishina
An agreement on the 18th package of restrictions may be reached this week, despite the resistance of Hungary and Slovakia.
Sweden and Denmark will step up inspections of Russian tankers in the Baltic Sea
Sweden and Denmark will now require insurance documents from tankers passing through their territorial waters in the Baltic Sea.
An explosion and ammonia leak occurred on a tanker in the Russian port of Ust-Luga
In the Russian port of Ust-Luga, an ammonia leak occurred from the “Eco Wizard” ammonia tanker.
The death of the deputy commander of the Russian Navy has exacerbated the management crisis in the Russian fleet – British intelligence
The loss of generals, including senior Russian naval officers, is undermining the effectiveness of command and operational control at sea.
50 million tons of coal stuck in Russian ports due to industry crisis
About 50 million tons of coal have accumulated in Russian ports, which is about a quarter of the total export volume for 2024. The reason is the crisis in the industry caused by the loss of the European sales market, the “Business Censor” reports. Representatives of stevedoring companies report that warehouses in the ports are…
Kremlin’s oil revenues fall to two-year low
Another drop in oil revenues is hitting Russia’s budget stability, which is already teetering on the brink due to the costs of the war in Ukraine.
Estonia cannot block Russian tankers, but is checking the “shadow fleet,” Estonian Foreign Ministry says
The head of the Estonian Foreign Ministry explained that his country cannot block Russian tankers passing through the Baltic Sea.
