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Russian “sailboat Peter the Great” entered Irish port without permission
The Standard sailboat entered an Irish fishing port without warning. Law enforcement officers have launched an investigation.
The EU is preparing to lower the ceiling price for Russian oil – new sanctions are on the way
The new sanctions package includes an updated pricing mechanism and increased control over Russia’s shadow fleet.
Russia’s only aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov, may be decommissioned
The Russian Defense Ministry may refuse to restore the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov – its repair and modernization have been stopped.
Defense Intelligence identified 20 more vessels of the Russian “shadow fleet”
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense’s Directorate of Maritime Security identified 20 more vessels of the Russian and 11 of the Iranian “shadow fleet”.
European Commission to propose floating price ceiling for Russian oil
The European Commission is expected to propose a “floating” price cap on Russian oil as part of a new draft sanctions package.
Estonia may block new EU sanctions package if it does not include restrictions on Russian oil shipments
Estonia has said it may block the 18th EU sanctions package if it does not include new restrictions on oil shipments from Russia.
New sanctions: ships of two Russian companies will not be able to enter Norwegian ports
Norway is imposing sanctions on Russian shipping companies Norebo JSC and Murman Seafood.
US preparing for tough sanctions against Russia and its oil buyers — Graham
The sanctions package provides for a 500% tariff on imports from countries that purchase Russian oil, gas or uranium.
Europe’s largest port begins preparations for potential conflict with Russia
The Port of Rotterdam is working on logistics options for the arrival of military cargo from the US, Canada and the UK.
The Netherlands detained the executives of a company that supplied spare parts for Russia’s shadow fleet
The heads of a family-owned company that supplied ship spare parts to Russia’s “shadow fleet” have been arrested in the Netherlands.
