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Trump blocks extension of license for payments for oil from Russia
US President Donald Trump has not renewed the US Treasury Department’s license for payments for Russian oil.
Britain lifts sanctions on Turkish shipowner whose vessels operated in Russia
The British government has removed the Turkish company Active Shipping from the list of sanctioned companies.
Russian ship carrying military equipment from Syria runs aground
Russian ship runs aground near Gibraltar.
The decrease in cargo turnover at Russian seaports has reached a record high in 30 years
The fall in cargo turnover at Russian seaports in 2024 was a record for the last 30 years.
US court rules that superyacht “Amadea” does not belong to former Rosneft chief
A New York court has refused to recognize Russian businessman Eduard Khudainatov as the owner of the yacht “Amadea”.
Ships entering Russian ports were mined by divers
Divers using underwater vehicles have been laying mines on ships entering Russian ports, experts say.
Iran, Russia and China to hold joint naval exercises
The navies of Iran, Russia and China will hold military exercises off the coast of Iran this week in a bid to strengthen cooperation.
Russia completes dismantling of tanker that sank in Kerch Strait
The Russian authorities announced the completion of the dismantling of the stern of the tanker Volgoneft-239, which sank in the Kerch Strait.
“Sovcomflot” revenue decreased by 19% in 2024
Revenue of “Sovcomflot”, the largest shipping company and oil carrier in Russia, decreased by 19% for the year.
Sanctioned tanker delivers diesel fuel from Russia to Syria
The tanker loaded diesel at a major Russian port and headed for Syria, a sign of Moscow’s ability to maintain influence in the country.
