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Rosmorport terminated the contract for the construction of icebreakers due to sanctions
Due to the refusal of Western suppliers, the Russian Onega Shipyard lost access to critical components
Russia spent $5 billion and 25 years repairing the cruiser Admiral Nakhimov
The largest surface combat ship of the Russian Federation, which has been under repair for most of its existence, has put to sea.
US criticizes India for purchasing Russian oil
India’s sharp increase in purchases of Russian oil after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is “opportunistic and destructive,” White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said.
Russian grain exporters plan to buy fleet in China
To transport grain, Russia plans to upgrade its fleet with Chinese bulk carriers instead of its own, as it is more economical.
Several tankers with Russian LNG are heading to Asia in search of buyers
Tankers carrying Russian liquefied gas are forced to head to Asia in search of buyers after the Arctic LNG-2 export terminal was hit by US sanctions.
US Navy purchased new boats due to transfer of used vessels to Ukraine
The US audit report showed that the arms aid program lacked estimates for another $5.7 billion, of which $1 billion was in questionable expenses.
US considering new sanctions against ‘shadow fleet’ if Russia does not agree to ceasefire
Washington is also considering sanctions against two Russian oil giants to cut Moscow’s energy revenues.
Romania plans to expand naval mission to protect against Russian attacks
Patrols of energy infrastructure and trade routes may be added to mine clearance operations in the Black Sea.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine hit a ship with Iranian ammunition in the port of “Olya”
The Armed Forces of Ukraine struck the port of “Olya” in the Astrakhan region, which Russia uses to supply weapons from Iran.
An accident on the Russian ship Sparta is likely to have occurred in the English Channel
The Russians sent an escort destroyer to help the support vessel.
