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Bessent: If the war ends, the US may lift sanctions against Russian oil
The United States may lift sanctions on Russian oil in the event of a “peaceful settlement” of the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Ukraine imposes sanctions against companies servicing the Russian tanker fleet
The President of Ukraine has signed a decree on the introduction of sanctions against companies that service the Russian tanker fleet and transport oil.
Russian oil stuck en masse on tankers after India cuts purchases — Bloomberg
The total volume of Russian oil in floating storage is estimated at about 140 million barrels.
Kernel lost 500 tons of oil due to Russian shelling
As a result of drone attacks on the Kernel port infrastructure, oil storage tanks and other power plants were damaged.
Indian operator of world’s largest refinery to resume Russian oil imports in February
India’s Reliance Industries Ltd is set to resume Russian oil purchases in February and March after a month-long hiatus.
New Greek tankers join Russia’s “shadow fleet” for the first time
Despite reputational risks and insurance restrictions, the profitability of the voyages was sufficient for two large Greek companies to take this step.
EU lowers price ceiling for Russian oil to $44.1 per barrel from February 1
Any sea transportation of Russian oil involving European services will be legal only if the contract price does not exceed the new threshold.
Britain may sell oil from Russia’s “shadow fleet” to finance Ukraine, media report
Britain is considering selling oil from Russian “shadow fleet” tankers to finance Ukraine.
Rosneft tankers stuck in the sea near Asia
At least 12 Urals oil tankers are anchored off the southern coast of Oman, some since mid-December.
Trump approved bipartisan sanctions bill against Russia, says Senator Graham
The document provides for the introduction of new tools to punish countries that buy Russian oil. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, after a meeting with US President Donald Trump, received approval to advance a bipartisan bill on sanctions against Russia. He reported this in X. According to Graham, the document, which he worked on together with Democratic…