Abroad
New sanctions package will ban 45 Russian tankers from entering EU ports
The European Union is proposing to tighten restrictions on Russian oil tankers as part of its 15th round of sanctions.
Britain imposes sanctions on 30 Russian shadow tankers
Russian tankers that have been hit by new British sanctions have transported billions of pounds worth of oil and petroleum products over the past year.
Russia may transfer submarine technology to North Korea
Moscow may transfer technology to North Korea to create missiles and submarines in exchange for the participation of the North Korean military in the war against Ukraine.
Russian ship anchors near vessel that could damage cables in the Baltic Sea
The Russian missile corvette Mercury has anchored in the Kattegat Strait, near the “Yi Peng 3”, which is believed to have damaged two underwater cables.
The Russian USC’s shortfall in ship production funds reaches almost $10 billion
This is allegedly due to the fact that the contract price is lower than the cost of ship production.
Lithuanian ports want to prevent the transshipment of grain stolen by Russia
Ukraine and Lithuania have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Grain Inspection System.
Britain exposes scheme to circumvent oil sanctions using fake certificates
The British Sanctions Enforcement Agency has identified cases of the use of fake certificates to circumvent price limits on Russian oil.
Poland extends investigation into construction of canal bypassing Russia until April
The investigation into corruption in the construction of the Vistula Spit has been extended until April 17, 2025.
Netherlands tightens security measures in North Sea due to threats from Russia
The Dutch government will involve private companies in strengthening security in the North Sea amid a possible sabotage in the Baltic Sea on the eve.
Sweden investigates involvement of Chinese ship in sabotage in the Baltic Sea
Swedish prosecutors are investigating the possible involvement of a Chinese ship in the damage to cables in the Baltic Sea.