Abroad
US seizes another sanctioned Russian tanker in the Caribbean Sea
The tanker Sagitta, which is part of the so-called “shadow fleet”, was detained as part of a US operation.
Russia expects the US to release Russian sailors from the captured tanker
Moscow expects the United States to release the Russian crew of a Venezuelan-linked tanker.
Container ship comes under drone attack after leaving Novorossiysk
Shortly after leaving the port of Novorossiysk (Russia), the container ship Aurelia was attacked by a drone.
Russian sanctioned ship delivers military cargo to Libya
The sanctioned Russian ship “Mys Zhelaniya”, accompanied by a warship, delivered military cargo to Libya.
Italy detained a ship carrying metals from Russia
A ship carrying metal products from Russia under the flag of another country was detained in the Italian port of Brindisi.
Greek tankers transported over 52 million tons of Russian crude oil in 2025
In total, in 2025, tankers owned by companies from Greece made 447 voyages from Russian ports in the Baltic Sea.
Germany steps up action against Russia’s “shadow fleet” in its waters
Tanker vessels have been banned from passing through German territorial waters in the North and Baltic Seas.
EU lowers price ceiling for Russian oil to $44.1 per barrel from February 1
Any sea transportation of Russian oil involving European services will be legal only if the contract price does not exceed the new threshold.
Britain may sell oil from Russia’s “shadow fleet” to finance Ukraine, media report
Britain is considering selling oil from Russian “shadow fleet” tankers to finance Ukraine.
Rosneft tankers stuck in the sea near Asia
At least 12 Urals oil tankers are anchored off the southern coast of Oman, some since mid-December.
