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Poland to send previously detained Russian tanker for scrapping
The Polish Ministry of Infrastructure has decided to scrap the Russian tanker Khatanga, which has been in the port of Gdynia for seven years. It should be noted that the 1987-built vessel with a deadweight of 23,000 tons was detained in October 2017 after failing an inspection by the port administration due to its dilapidated…
India to purchase Russian Kalibr anti-ship missiles
India has signed a contract to purchase Russian anti-ship missiles “Kalibr”.
EU may start detaining tankers with Russian oil in the Baltic Sea
EU considers impounding Russian oil tankers in Baltic Sea amid rising incidents with undersea cables.
Chinese bulk carrier carrying dangerous cargo runs aground in Russia during snowfall
The Chinese-registered bulk carrier An Yang, which was en route from Changzhou to Nevelsk, ran aground on the Sakhalin Peninsula.
Another Russian ship heads to Syria for remnants of military equipment
Russian ship heads to Syrian port of Tartus to pick up military equipment left behind after losing control of region.
Estonian President: EU should consider trade embargo on Russia
Estonian President Alar Karis said that the European Union should seriously consider the possibility of introducing a full trade embargo on Russia.
Finland is monitoring a tanker that caught fire in the Russian port of Ust-Luga
On Sunday, February 9, an accident occurred on board the tanker Koala in the Russian port of Ust-Luga – the ship is likely part of the Russian shadow fleet.
Russian submarine cables break in the Baltic Sea
A broken Russian submarine cable is being repaired in the Gulf of Finland. In total, two Russian cables are damaged in the sea.
Polish Foreign Minister: EU is preparing sanctions against captains of the Russian “shadow fleet”
Brussels is looking for legal mechanisms to punish ships that violate the law, which threaten critical underwater infrastructure.
Russian Urals oil prices drop to $16 per barrel
Due to US sanctions, the price of Russian Urals oil has fallen below $60, and sellers are forced to provide significant discounts.
