Abroad

The Russian roll-on roll-off ship Lady Mariia, which is under US and Ukrainian sanctions, was attacked by drones in the Mediterranean Sea on September 6.

Samples from a batch of “Russian” grain at a customs warehouse in Klaipeda have been sent for laboratory analysis to France to verify its true origin.

The fire broke out in the hold of the ship, which is undergoing repairs at the Kronstadt Shipyard. The fire was extinguished for four hours.

The response to the attempted sabotage at Leipzig airport could be restrictions on tourist visas for Russians and additional sanctions against “shadow fleet” tankers.

The EU High Representative said that Russian attacks on grain ships could cause another shock to global food security.The EU High Representative said that Russian attacks on grain ships could cause another shock to global food security.

Romania supports the increase in the transit of Ukrainian grain through the Romanian port of Constanta to the countries of the Middle East and Africa.

Turkish container operator Akkon has abandoned calls to Russian ports due to increased risks for ships, crews and cargo.

At least 20 tankers are currently serving the Arctic LNG 2 complex, up from 11 at the end of December.

Ukrainian drones have once again struck one of Russia’s largest oil terminals in the Baltic.

EU forces from Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI have boarded the tanker MV SUN in the Mediterranean Sea to check its flag.