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The OSCE called the outdated tankers of the Russian fleet “ecological time bombs”
Experts emphasize that the growth of the so-called “shadow fleet” of Russia is accompanied by numerous negative risks for the region.

Freight rates remain stable despite low demand — ASAP Agri
Bunker fuel prices are gradually decreasing, but activity in the grain transportation market remains subdued.

Ukraine asks EU to impose sanctions against Bangladeshi companies for importing grain from occupied territories
Kyiv accuses Russia of mixing stolen Ukrainian wheat with its own and plans to hand over evidence to Brussels. Ukraine is preparing an appeal to the EU to impose sanctions on Bangladeshi companies that purchase grain exported from the territories temporarily occupied by Russia. This was reported by the Ukrainian Ambassador to India Oleksandr Polishchuk…

He allowed Russian military personnel into the port of Kherson and helped build a ferry: the collaborator received a sentence
A former employee of the seaport in Kherson was sentenced for aiding the Russian invaders.

Russia may lose route for exporting stolen grain due to court case with Syria
Russia may lose a strategic corridor for the export of stolen Ukrainian grain through Syrian ports. This is reported by the Center for Countering Disinformation. Thus, the Russian grain trading company Pallada filed a lawsuit in the Moscow Arbitration Court for 5.6 billion rubles (over $70 million) against the Central Bank of Syria and the…

Oil prices in Russian ports have fallen below the “price ceiling”
The price of Urals oil in Russian ports has fallen below the “price ceiling” of $60/barrel set by Western countries.

Belgium and the Netherlands will transfer two minesweepers to Ukraine
Two minesweepers will be named after the temporarily occupied cities of “Melitopol” and “Genichesk”.

A sanctioned tanker under a false flag freely entered the territorial waters of the Russian Federation — Klymenko
The sanctioned vessel has changed its name, flag and owner — and continues to operate, despite promises to strengthen monitoring of the shadow fleet.

New EU sanctions package will include captains of Russia’s “shadow fleet” — Vlasyuk
For the first time, specific individuals who control vessels that help circumvent oil sanctions will be included in the list of restrictions.

A gas tanker was spotted near the sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG 2
The Iris gas tanker, which indicates the destination port of Sabetta, is likely heading to the Russian “Arctic LNG 2”, which is subject to US sanctions.