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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.

North Korea transported some troops to Russia by sea
North Korea has been ferrying hundreds of its troops to Russia by sea, satellite images show.

Russian ship Sparta IV completes loading in Tartus
The loading of a Russian military transport ship, which is evacuating equipment after the fall of the Assad regime, is being completed in the Syrian port of Tartus.

Iran forced to compete with Russia for sanctioned tankers
Iranian oil flows could be cut by increased demand for tankers that are not currently under sanctions.

Russian oil supplies are decreasing due to US sanctions
Tankers carrying Russian oil are being forced to change routes, with about 9 million barrels of oil left on tankers that have been idle for at least a week.

Russian port in Tuapse attacked by drones
On the night of February 26, unknown drones attacked the Russian city of Tuapse in the Krasnodar Krai, in particular, port infrastructure.

The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions against 40 vessels of the “shadow fleet”
The UK has imposed sanctions on 40 vessels of the “shadow fleet”, thanks to which Russia circumvents restrictions and exports oil.

Canada imposes sanctions against 109 vessels of the Russian “shadow fleet”
Canada has expanded sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine. Restrictions were imposed on 76 Russians and Russian entities, as well as 109 vessels.

A research vessel sank in the port of Novorossiysk (video)
The Russian scientific vessel “Ashamba” capsized and sank in the waters of the yacht club in the port of Novorossiysk.

EU spent more on oil and gas from Russia than on financial aid to Ukraine, report says
The European Union has spent more on Russian oil and gas than it has allocated for financial aid to Ukraine.