Baltic sea

EU countries have unused potential for sanctions against Russia’s “shadow fleet” in the Baltic Sea, which accounts for about 70% of the flow.

Washington has real naval tools capable of paralyzing the transportation of Russian oil, even without new sanctions or tariffs.

The INS Tamal, built at the Russian Yantar shipyard, was under close surveillance by the Finnish Navy.

In Russia, more than 3 billion rubles ($31-33 million) are allocated for underwater inspections of vessels in the Baltic ports of the Russian Federation.

Sweden and Denmark will now require insurance documents from tankers passing through their territorial waters in the Baltic Sea.

EU countries and partners plan joint actions to counter sanctions circumvention schemes and strengthen control at sea.

Russian propaganda claims that Ukraine and Britain are allegedly preparing sabotage in the Baltic Sea.

The Lithuanian Minister of Transport has called on EU countries to prepare for a long-term threat to navigation systems from Moscow and Minsk.

EU transport ministers have signed a letter proposing additional sanctions against Russia and Belarus for interfering with shipping and aviation.

Poland, Lithuania and Latvia are considering the possibility of purchasing new submarines and combat boats to strengthen the deterrence of Russian ships in the Baltic Sea.