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Analysts have spotted a vessel in the Kerch Strait that is likely being used for dredging near occupied Crimea. For over two weeks, a vessel similar to a Project 805 Neva-3 dredger has been moored near the Kerch Bridge. This type of vessel was built at the “VEB Rosslauer Schiffswerft” shipyard in the GDR in…

Due to the refusal of Western suppliers, the Russian Onega Shipyard lost access to critical components

The largest surface combat ship of the Russian Federation, which has been under repair for most of its existence, has put to sea.

India’s sharp increase in purchases of Russian oil after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is “opportunistic and destructive,” White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said.

To transport grain, Russia plans to upgrade its fleet with Chinese bulk carriers instead of its own, as it is more economical.

Tankers carrying Russian liquefied gas are forced to head to Asia in search of buyers after the Arctic LNG-2 export terminal was hit by US sanctions.

The US audit report showed that the arms aid program lacked estimates for another $5.7 billion, of which $1 billion was in questionable expenses.

Washington is also considering sanctions against two Russian oil giants to cut Moscow’s energy revenues.

Patrols of energy infrastructure and trade routes may be added to mine clearance operations in the Black Sea.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine struck the port of “Olya” in the Astrakhan region, which Russia uses to supply weapons from Iran.