Abroad
International Black Sea mine clearance exercises begin in Turkey
The maneuvers are designed to strengthen the interoperability of fleets against the backdrop of threats in the Black Sea.
Over 50% of sanctioned vessels sail under false flags
Flag-hopping by ships reached a record high in 2025, according to data from analytics firm Windward.
Sanctions against Russian oil companies may have a positive impact on the tanker market
The US and EU restrictions on Russian energy are shaping a new geopolitical situation that is positive for the tanker market.
For the first time in history: a British destroyer under direct NATO command tracked a Russian ship
The Royal Navy destroyer HMS Duncan and a Wildcat helicopter monitored the Russian ship Vice Admiral Kulakov for 48 hours.
The EU adopted the 19th package of sanctions with a ban on LNG
The new sanctions package includes, in particular, a two-stage ban on imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia.
The US has imposed sanctions against Russian oil companies: among them Rosneft and Lukoil
The US sanctions also apply to about 50 subsidiaries of Russia’s Rosneft and Lukoil.
Russian metallurgy has lost a third of its exports: the industry is plunging into crisis
Enterprises report a drop in production, losses and mass layoffs.
The EU has appointed a special representative to combat Russia’s “shadow fleet”
The High Representative of the European Union, Kaia Kallas, has appointed a special representative to coordinate efforts to combat Russia’s “shadow fleet”.
EU plans to expand powers to board Russian “shadow fleet” vessels — Politico
The initiative is set to be part of a new framework document on the law of the sea, which is expected to be adopted this year.
Superyacht “Amadea” of sanctioned Russian oligarch Kerimov sold at auction in the US
The confiscated 106-meter superyacht Amadea, which belonged to Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov, has a new owner.
