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EU calls for global cooperation in the fight against Russia’s shadow fleet
The EU needs help in combating the environmental and security threats posed by old Russian oil tankers.
Russia controls half of wheat imports to Egypt, expert says
Egyptian flour mills choose Russian grain due to stable supplies, while Ukrainian wheat is losing its competitive position.
Trump’s plans to increase the visibility of global democracy
The global shipping industry, which handles 80% of world trade, is in a state of uncertainty.
Germany and France compete for Morocco’s submarine contract to weaken Russia in the arms market
Morocco plans to purchase two submarines, and the fight for the contract is between four European shipyards and Russia.
Reuters: White House seeks plan for possible easing of sanctions against Russia
The United States is developing a plan for the potential easing of sanctions against Russia, in particular on certain legal entities and individuals.
Russian company denies losing contract to manage Tartus port in Syria
A Russian company said it was continuing to operate Syria’s Tartus port despite reports of a deal being scrapped.
Russia has withdrawn some of its “shadow fleet” companies abroad
Russia has transferred some of the companies that operate the so-called shadow fleet vessels transporting oil abroad.
India’s oil imports from Russia fall to two-year low
India has cut its crude oil imports from Russia to their lowest level in two years due to sanctions.
Drone attack on Russian port of Tuapse: two ships damaged
As a result of the recent attack by unknown drones on the Russian port of Tuapse, two ships were damaged.
More than 50% of Russia’s shadow fleet is already under sanctions, presidential spokesman says
Taking into account the recently introduced sanctions against the “shadow fleet”, the restrictions affected more than 50% of vessels transporting oil from the Russian Federation.
