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 European ambassadors approve new sanctions against Russia, next step for EU Council
The new package of restrictions will include sanctions against the “shadow fleet”, as well as the financial and energy sectors of Russia.
 EU plans to ban Russian tankers from sailing in the Baltic and North Seas, — media
The European Union is preparing new sanctions against the so-called “shadow fleet” of the Russian Federation, in particular – against 25 tankers in the Baltic and North Seas.
 Hungary tries to save Lukoil subsidiary from EU sanctions
This is Dubai-based Litasco, which is linked to financing the Russian “shadow fleet”.
 EU adds nearly 200 tankers from Russia’s “shadow fleet” to sanctions list
The new restrictions are to be included in the 17th package of sanctions, which is scheduled for adoption on May 20.
 Russia has introduced the minesweeper “Afanasiy Ivannikov” into the Baltic Fleet
The Russian Baltic Fleet has received a new mine-clearing ship, the Project 12700 minesweeper “Afanasy Ivannikov”.
 Intelligence has identified Russian tankers supplying oil to the Houthis
Tankers of the so-called “shadow fleet” of the Russian Federation continue to support the extremist activities of the Yemeni Houthis.
 US ready to impose sanctions against ships supplying weapons from North Korea to Russia
The United States accused Russia of violating the sanctions regime against the DPRK, in particular through the import of weapons and ammunition.
 The European Commission presented new sanctions against Russia to ambassadors: the discussion took place without meeting controversy
The European Commission has presented to the EU member states a draft of the 17th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation, which includes restrictions on vessels associated with the so-called shadow fleet.
 Russia has spent $14 billion on its “shadow fleet” over the past three years
Over the past three years, Russia has spent $14 billion on the purchase of just over 400 tankers for its so-called “shadow fleet.”
 European Commission prepares new sanctions against Russia’s “shadow fleet”
Restrictions are being prepared against 150 tankers that help the Kremlin circumvent restrictions and continue to finance the war.