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Lukoil tried to enter the grain trading market, — Bloomberg
The Russian oil and gas corporation planned to diversify its business through grain trading in Dubai, but US sanctions thwarted the project before operations could begin.
Russian tankers indicate Singapore as their destination, which does not import oil from Russia
Tankers carrying Russian oil are increasingly naming Singapore as their official destination, which does not import Russian oil.
Media: EU may impose sanctions against Georgian and Indonesian ports for processing Russian oil
The European Union is proposing to expand sanctions against Russia and impose sanctions on Russian oil for the first time, with restrictions on ports in third countries.
Britain plans to create a headquarters to control and intercept Russian “shadow fleet” vessels
The UK is planning to set up a headquarters to monitor and intercept Russian “shadow fleet” vessels.
EU has changed its risk assessment and is considering blocking Russian tankers, says European Commission spokeswoman
The European Union has changed its assessment of market risks and is considering a proposal to completely ban maritime services for Russian oil tankers as a strengthening of existing restrictions.
EU fleets continue to profit from Russian oil
Despite sanctions, EU shipowners remain key players in Russian oil logistics.
Two ships collided in the Gulf of Finland: both were heading to Russia
Russia has reported a collision between two ships in the Gulf of Finland. Both dry cargo ships were heading to the Russian port of Ust-Luga.
India seizes three “shadow fleet” vessels
The Indian Coast Guard has seized three “shadow fleet” vessels on suspicion of being involved in oil smuggling.
Great Britain prepares to seize Russian-linked “shadow fleet” tankers
London is considering military options to intercept “shadow fleet” vessels as the Kremlin’s revenues fall and sanctions pressure mounts.
New sanctions package against Russia delays issue regarding Russian tankers
Discussions with the G7 countries on maritime sanctions have been ongoing all week, and have caused a delay in the announcement of the 20th package of EU sanctions against Russia.
