Abroad

Russia wants to restore Large Landing Craft “Minsk” after the Ukrainian attack
The Russians plan to restore the large landing ship “Minsk”, damaged as a result of the Ukrainian strike.

An officer of the Italian Navy was sentenced to 29 years for espionage in favor of the Russian Federation
A former officer of the Italian naval forces was imprisoned for almost 30 years. The man collected secret documents and sent them to curators from Russia.

Russia reduced LPG exports: there is a shortage of gas carriers due to Western sanctions
Due to Western sanctions, Russia is experiencing a shortage of gas carriers for the transportation of liquefied petroleum gas from the Baltic port of Ust-Luga.

Bloomberg: tankers with Russian oil idle in the Baltic Sea
Five tankers with unsold Russian oil have been idle in the Baltic Sea for at least a week.

Egypt has increased the volume of imports of Russian grain
Grain supplies from the Russian Federation to Egypt last year accounted for almost half of the total volume of trade between the countries.

Demining of the Black Sea can begin in the spring
The joint anti-mine grouping in the Black Sea can become operational already in April-May.

A steamship caught fire in Russia
In Tomsk, Russia, a vessel caught fire during repairs at the parking point for river vessels.

In Russia, the launch of the terminal for the export of ammonia in the port of Taman was postponed
The launch of the first Russian sea terminal for the export of ammonia, which is being built in the port of Taman, has been postponed to the second quarter of 2024.

“Novatek” in the Russian port estimated the terms of repair of the plant
It may take up to two months to repair the Russian plant “Novatek” in the port of Ust-Luga.

A Russian trawler caught fire during repairs
In Kaliningrad, a Russian trawler caught fire during repair work.