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Intelligence: Russia reorients oil exports after reducing supplies to India
In recent weeks, Indian state-owned refineries have abandoned Russian oil, affecting Urals flows with October loading.
Russia and China begin joint maneuvers in the Pacific Ocean
Russia and China have deployed their warships for joint patrols in the Asia-Pacific region.
Chinese companies have contracted almost 700 thousand tons of Ukrainian barley
Chinese companies have signed contracts to buy almost 700,000 tons of Ukrainian barley in 2025.
Freight from Odesa to Chinese ports remains stable despite weak demand
Despite limited demand for tonnage, shipowners in the Black Sea continue to keep freight rates at a stable level.
Disappeared from radar for a month: Chinese tanker transporting Russian oil from the port of Ust-Luga
The sanctioned tanker Leona (IMO: 9299721) is transporting 100 thousand tons of Russian oil to China.
Trump imposes tariffs against Ukraine and other countries: Russia is not on the list
The US President has signed an executive order imposing reciprocal tariffs on imports “from all countries” in an effort to protect American industry.
Chinese tanker detained in Russian port
The Chinese tanker Sagar Violet, which regularly transports Russian oil, was detained in the port of Nakhodka.
Russia and China threaten free shipping around the world, expert says
The aggressive policies of the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China, as well as the inaction of the United States, can lead to serious challenges for international maritime traffic.
China reduced imports of Ukrainian sunflower oil
Due to the war and logistical difficulties, Ukraine is losing its share in the Chinese sunflower oil market, while the Russian Federation and Kazakhstan are increasing it.
US sanctions force Russia to sell oil to China at lower prices
Strengthening US sanctions complicate the logistics of Russian oil, forcing sellers to offer discounts to Chinese buyers.
