Abroad
Oil tanker bound for Russia runs aground in Sweden
The Panamanian-flagged oil tanker Meshka, bound for Russia, ran aground in the Öresund Strait in Sweden.
In Romania air alert went off during Russian attack on Danube ports
Residents of Tulcea County received a warning about possible falling debris due to an attack by Russian drones on the Ukrainian port of Izmail.
The British Navy once again escorted Russian ships in its waters
In May, Royal Navy ships and helicopters twice monitored the activity of Russian vessels in British waters.
Russian destroyer chased Bundeswehr frigate into Baltic Sea
The Russian ship escorted a German frigate from the coast of Norway to the Baltic Sea, causing concern in NATO.
Lukashenko: Belarus will repair ships for Russia
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has instructed to redirect Belarusian ship repair facilities to work for Russia.
Russia again threatens “response” in the Baltic Sea
After the incidents with the “shadow” tankers, Moscow spoke about the “growing threats” and is demonstratively looking for ways to bypass the Baltic Sea.
MOL asks Japan for help amid EU sanctions against Russian LNG vessels
The company has appealed to the Japanese government for help after the EU imposed sanctions on three of its tankers carrying Russian LNG.
EU considering lowering “price ceiling” for Russian oil to $45, but no decision yet
The European Commission, together with key EU member states, is pushing for a reduction in the export price cap for Russian oil from $60 to $45 per barrel.
Russia begins naval escort of shadow fleet tankers
After Russia promised to take measures to protect its ships, it began escorting tankers from its “shadow fleet” in the Gulf of Finland.
In July, the EU will introduce duties of up to 100% on fertilizers from Russia and Belarus
The European Parliament has supported a significant increase in tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilizers and some agricultural products.
