Abroad
Berlin has achieved an exemption for Rosneft subsidiary from US sanctions
The United States has officially confirmed that Rosneft’s German business is not subject to new sanctions, as these assets are no longer controlled by Russia.
A network of Baltic companies refuels Russian tankers under sanctions, — LRT
Over the past 9 months, 286 refueling operations of 177 Russian tankers were recorded by Fast Bunkering companies.
The largest Indian buyer refuses from Russian oil
India’s largest buyer of Russian oil, Reliance Industries Ltd, plans to comply with Western sanctions against Russia.
Nord Stream undermining: Italian court approves extradition of Ukrainian to Germany
An Italian appeals court has upheld a decision to extradite a Ukrainian to Germany in the Nord Stream case.
Greek tanker companies have reduced their participation in the transportation of Russian oil
Greek tanker companies have begun to refuse to work with Russian oil companies due to sanctions imposed by the Donald Trump administration.
Russian Navy ship spotted off German coast
The large amphibious assault ship (VDK) of the Russian Baltic Fleet, the Alexander Shabalin, has anchored near the entrance to the Bay of Lubetzky off the coast of Germany.
“The Russian economy is starting to suffer,” Macron commented on new sanctions against Russian oil companies
The French President called the new US sanctions against Rosneft a turning point in the joint fight against the Kremlin’s war machine.
International Black Sea mine clearance exercises begin in Turkey
The maneuvers are designed to strengthen the interoperability of fleets against the backdrop of threats in the Black Sea.
Over 50% of sanctioned vessels sail under false flags
Flag-hopping by ships reached a record high in 2025, according to data from analytics firm Windward.
Sanctions against Russian oil companies may have a positive impact on the tanker market
The US and EU restrictions on Russian energy are shaping a new geopolitical situation that is positive for the tanker market.