Abroad

Russian ship “under cover” heads to Tartus again
The Sparta IV vessel has left the Russian port of Baltiysk and is heading to the Syrian port of Tartus.

Romanian presidential candidate says he will stop grain transit from Ukraine
Romanian presidential candidate Victor Ponta has said that if elected, he will stop the transit of Ukrainian grain through the country’s ports.

Russian spy ship damaged after fire leaves Mediterranean Sea
A ship that spent two years spying on NATO countries’ underwater infrastructure has left the Mediterranean.

In March, exports of marine oil from the Russian Federation increased by 5.2%
Compared to February 2025, Russian oil exports by sea increased by 5.2%. This also indicates that Western sanctions on tankers have not worked.

Russia installs spy sensors in UK seas
Russian spy sensors found in British waters could be part of Moscow’s campaign to spy on nuclear submarines.

Denmark plans to build more than 20 warships
Denmark has decided to increase its defense budget and modernize its naval forces amid the worsening political situation in the world.

Global shipping faces crisis due to Trump’s new tariffs
Global shipping markets are taking a major hit from the Trump administration’s recent imposition of steep tariffs.

Shipbuilding plant on fire in Russia: there are casualties (video)
The Onega Shipbuilding Plant is on fire in Petrozavodsk (Russia). It is already known that there are victims as a result of the fire.

Russia’s Transneft suspends Novorossiysk berth operations for 90 days after inspection
Russia has imposed new restrictions on another oil export route, suspending the operation of a berth at the port of Novorossiysk.

Germany plans to dispose of seized Russian tanker
Germany is considering scrapping the tanker Eventin, which was seized at the end of March.