Abroad
Greek shipowners are the largest carriers of oil from Russia
In May 2024, tankers owned by Greek shipowners transported more from the Baltic Sea than tankers from any other country.
Russia is creating a “shadow fleet” of gas carriers
After the introduction of European sanctions, Russia began to create a fleet for illegal transportation of liquefied gas.
NATO will be able to arm “Trojan” ships with drones
Civilian ships could soon be carrying “flocks of attack drones” to counter Yemen’s Houthis and the Russians.
South Korea has imposed sanctions against Russian and North Korean ships
South Korea has imposed restrictions against Russian and North Korean vessels for engaging in illegal activities.
NATO will increase deterrence of Russia in the Black Sea
The North Atlantic Alliance will strengthen Russia’s deterrence in the Black and Baltic Seas.
China tripled its imports of Russian grain
Last month, China imported more than 141,000 tons of grain and flour from Russia, which tripled the same figure last year.
The owner of the largest shipping companies of the Russian Federation still avoids sanctions
Putin’s oligarch Vladimir Lisin, who owns shipping companies, is still not under European sanctions despite supplying steel to the Russian military industry.
Finland gave up on Russian LNG half a year earlier
This decision was influenced by the adoption of the 14th package of EU sanctions against the Russian Federation.
In Italy, the MSC ship was arrested, which was transporting Russian drones to Libya
Italian authorities have seized a vessel believed to be carrying Russian arms for Khalifa Haftar to Libya.
Corruption: Poland is investigating a case related to the construction of a canal bypassing the Russian Federation
The official and former minister are accused of corruption during the construction of the canal through the Vistula spit. Thanks to this channel, Poland got an independent passage to the Baltic Sea from Russia.
