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The Netherlands is preparing new steps against the Russian “shadow fleet,” — Zelenskyy
This includes possible legislative changes to block and confiscate vessels transporting Russian oil in circumvention of restrictions.
Dozens of companies and one server: a technical error revealed a $90 billion Russian sanctions circumvention scheme
Journalists have uncovered a scheme to circumvent sanctions that allowed Russia to export at least $90 billion worth of oil.
Russia is intensifying repression against Arctic researchers to hide the real state of affairs in the region, — Foreign Intelligence
The international scientific report on the state of the Arctic, which has been prepared every five years since 1991 under the auspices of the Arctic Council, will be published in 2026 without Russian input.
US gives India 30-day exemption to purchase Russian oil from tankers
The US Treasury Department explained the decision by the need to maintain supplies on the global market amid disruptions due to the crisis around the Strait of Hormuz.
Russian LNG tanker stopped in the Mediterranean Sea after attack on another gas carrier
The Russian-flagged Arctic Pioneer LNG tanker has suspended its voyage after a Ukrainian attack on another Russian vessel.
The price of insurance for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz has increased 12 times
The cost of insurance for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz has increased 12 times due to military risks in the region.
Ports in India again accept Rosneft after the outbreak of war in the Middle East
India has returned to buying Russian oil after the outbreak of war in the Middle East.
Russia halts grain exports to Iran due to war
Russian grain exports to Iran have been halted by the war in the Middle East.
Belgium demands 10 million euros in bail for the release of a Russian “shadow fleet” tanker
Belgium has set a bail of 10 million euros for the detained tanker of the Russian “shadow fleet” Ethera.
A Russian gas tanker under sanctions caught fire in the Mediterranean Sea (video)
Russian-flagged gas tanker catches fire in Mediterranean Sea, crew’s fate unknown