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EU summit to discuss escalation of attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea
According to European officials, the increase in Russian attacks on civilian shipping in the Black Sea is unacceptable.
French Navy Detains Russian “Shadow Fleet” Tanker in Indian Ocean
The French Navy has stopped the tanker DF Peak in the Indian Ocean, suspected of using a false flag and illegally transporting fuel.
Drones attack merchant ships again near Bulgaria – Sofia appeals to NATO
A Ukrainian-owned vessel was damaged in the attack, and Bulgaria will summon the Russian ambassador to explain the terror in the Black Sea.
Sweden releases tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s “shadow fleet”
The Swedish authorities have granted permission for the tanker Sea Owl 1, which was detained in March 2026, to leave the port of Trelleborg.
The next big oil disaster will come from the ‘shadow fleet,’ — Callas
About 670 vessels of the “shadow fleet” are currently under EU sanctions, although the total fleet size exceeds 1,480.
Trump announced an agreement with Putin on the supply of more than 4.8 million tons of diesel
US President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Vladimir Putin on large-scale supplies of Russian diesel fuel.
Russia is processing grain transit through China due to problems in the Black Sea
Russian grain exporters are working on the possibility of grain transit through China due to logistics restrictions in the Azov-Black Sea basin.
Rosatom strengthens control over port and container logistics in the Russian Federation
The state corporation Rosatom has bought the remaining 51% of the logistics group Delo from its founder Sergey Shishkarev.
Le Pen stated about the threat to French farmers due to the possible accession of Ukraine to the EU
The leader of the French National Rally, Marine Le Pen, said that Ukraine’s accession to the European Union could increase competition for French farmers and reduce their share of funding within the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy.
Britain imposes sanctions on 12 tankers carrying Russian oil
The UK has expanded sanctions against Russian oil exports, adding 12 tankers to the list.
