Abroad
Illegal tanker fleet increased by 17%
A sharp increase in the number of vessels involved in the illegal transportation of oil may lead to another economic shock.
The US sanctions affected Russia’s trade with China and Turkey
Thanks to US sanctions, it is becoming increasingly difficult for the Kremlin to find money to wage an aggressive war against Ukraine.
NATO is strengthening the defense of the Baltic Sea against Rus
Four NATO countries agreed to prevent the blockade of the Baltic Sea by the Russian Federation.
Russian ships spied for half a year off the coast of Belgium
During the last 6 months, 5 Russian ships were regularly spotted near the coast of Belgium.
The US imposed sanctions against four companies associated with the Russian Arctic LNG 2 project
The United States has imposed sanctions on four transportation companies with nearly 300 suppliers linked to Russia.
Exports of oil products from Russia fell to a two-year low
Exports of oil products from the Russian Federation fell to a two-year low due to renewed attacks by Ukrainian drones on Russian refineries.
Turkey closed the passage through the Bosphorus due to the accident
Turkey temporarily closed the passage through the Bosphorus due to an accident involving one of the vessels heading through the strait.
Hormuz Strait during the height of the Iranian-Israeli conflict
The escalation of the conflict between Iran and Israel has become a new cause for concern. Iran has repeatedly attacked merchant vessels crossing the strait over the years and has threatened to block transit in the past.
North Korea has already sent 11,000 containers of weapons to Russia
Since the end of last year, the DPRK has sent almost 11,000 containers of ammunition to Russia.
Countering China: The US wants to create a new naval alliance
The states are considering creating and leading a naval alliance that can counter China in the Asia-Pacific region.
