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Russia is trying to maintain its presence in Syria even after the fall of the Assad regime
Moscow wants to keep military bases in Syria despite change of power. The agreement with the new government has not yet been finalized, but negotiations are ongoing.
An explosion occurred in Italy on a tanker that could be transporting Russian oil
Two explosions were heard on the moored tanker Seajewel in the city of Savona, which is part of a fleet transporting oil from Russia.
India has been refusing to allow a sanctioned Russian tanker to enter its port for a week
A Russian tanker under sanctions with 1 million barrels of crude oil has been waiting for permission to enter a port in India for a week.
Over 60% of Russian tankers hit by sanctions have stopped operating
The latest U.S. sanctions against Russia have grounded dozens of tankers carrying Russian oil.
Russian ship spotted near Syrian port of Tartus
The Russian ship Sparta IV is waiting for permission to enter Tartus off the coast of Syria.
Sudan has agreed with Russia to establish a naval base in the Red Sea
Sudan has signed a final agreement with Russia to establish a Russian naval base on the Red Sea coast.
Russians claim damage to their own cables in the Baltic Sea
The damage was allegedly discovered in the exclusive economic zone of Finland, and restoration work is currently underway.
US sanctions force Russia to sell oil to China at lower prices
Strengthening US sanctions complicate the logistics of Russian oil, forcing sellers to offer discounts to Chinese buyers.
Russia is preparing the ground for provocations in the Baltic Sea to discredit Ukraine
Russia may use the Baltic Sea for information manipulation against Ukraine to reduce the level of Western support.
Albania will help Ukraine fight the Russian shadow fleet
The prime ministers of Ukraine and Albania discussed sanctions pressure on Russia, defense cooperation, and countering the Kremlin’s illegal schemes at sea.
