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Trump’s plans to increase the visibility of global democracy
The global shipping industry, which handles 80% of world trade, is in a state of uncertainty.
Germany and France compete for Morocco’s submarine contract to weaken Russia in the arms market
Morocco plans to purchase two submarines, and the fight for the contract is between four European shipyards and Russia.
Reuters: White House seeks plan for possible easing of sanctions against Russia
The United States is developing a plan for the potential easing of sanctions against Russia, in particular on certain legal entities and individuals.
Russian company denies losing contract to manage Tartus port in Syria
A Russian company said it was continuing to operate Syria’s Tartus port despite reports of a deal being scrapped.
Russia has withdrawn some of its “shadow fleet” companies abroad
Russia has transferred some of the companies that operate the so-called shadow fleet vessels transporting oil abroad.
India’s oil imports from Russia fall to two-year low
India has cut its crude oil imports from Russia to their lowest level in two years due to sanctions.
Drone attack on Russian port of Tuapse: two ships damaged
As a result of the recent attack by unknown drones on the Russian port of Tuapse, two ships were damaged.
More than 50% of Russia’s shadow fleet is already under sanctions, presidential spokesman says
Taking into account the recently introduced sanctions against the “shadow fleet”, the restrictions affected more than 50% of vessels transporting oil from the Russian Federation.
North Korea transported some troops to Russia by sea
North Korea has been ferrying hundreds of its troops to Russia by sea, satellite images show.
Russian ship Sparta IV completes loading in Tartus
The loading of a Russian military transport ship, which is evacuating equipment after the fall of the Assad regime, is being completed in the Syrian port of Tartus.
