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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.
Novorossiysk port is operating on the verge of overload due to drone attacks
The Russian seaport of Novorossiysk is on the verge of being overloaded by Ukrainian drone attacks.
Russia is increasing its naval presence in the Arctic
Russia is intensifying the militarization of the Arctic, returning to Soviet bases and deploying new long-range systems.
India promised to stop buying Russian oil — Trump
Washington sees this step as an important signal of Moscow’s international isolation.
Sanctioned Arctic LNG-2 is preparing to send its 10th gas carrier
The sanctioned Russian plant “Arctic LNG-2” is preparing to send the tenth ship with gas to China.
Swedish military spots Russian submarine in Baltic Sea
Russia is intensifying the militarization of the Arctic, returning to Soviet bases and deploying new long-range systems.
NATO: Russian Navy has degraded and is forced to protect its own shipping in the Baltics
This has significantly reduced the Russian fleet’s ability to operate in other regions, including the Black Sea.
