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The EU Council has imposed sanctions against 74 vessels of the “shadow fleet”
The European Union has adopted its 16th package of sanctions against Russia ahead of the third anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine is bringing maritime transport legislation closer to EU standards
The pre-screening of Ukrainian legislation in the field of maritime transport has also started.
Ukraine offers compromise to maintain exports to the EU
Ukraine seeks to continue the autonomous trade arrangements with the EU, but is looking for new sales markets due to the uncertainty of future economic relations.
EU ambassadors agree on 16th package of restrictions against Russia: over 70 vessels may be subject to sanctions
The new sanctions will target Russia’s aluminum industry and tighten restrictions on oil exports.
France has become the main transshipment hub for Russian LNG in Europe
Imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia to France have increased by 81%, and most of the raw material can be exported further.
Grain trade volumes between Ukraine and the EU hit a record high
The volume of agricultural trade between Ukraine and the European Union in 2024 reached almost $17 billion, exceeding previous figures.
Ukraine will have to look for new markets for wheat if trade terms with the EU change
If the terms of trade between the EU and Ukraine change, it will probably be necessary to look for new markets for the sale of Ukrainian wheat.
EU may start detaining tankers with Russian oil in the Baltic Sea
EU considers impounding Russian oil tankers in Baltic Sea amid rising incidents with undersea cables.
Estonian President: EU should consider trade embargo on Russia
Estonian President Alar Karis said that the European Union should seriously consider the possibility of introducing a full trade embargo on Russia.
Polish Foreign Minister: EU is preparing sanctions against captains of the Russian “shadow fleet”
Brussels is looking for legal mechanisms to punish ships that violate the law, which threaten critical underwater infrastructure.
