Russia

Britain prepares new sanctions against Russia’s “shadow fleet” over restrictions circumvention schemes

The UK plans to continue to renew and strengthen sanctions against Russia in order to block channels for their circumvention.

26.02.2026 - 12:38
New EU sanctions package against Russia may include restrictions on Georgian port

The draft of the 20th package of sanctions of the European Union against Russia includes an evidence base and sanctions against the Georgian port of Kulevi.

25.02.2026 - 17:20
Fuel oil emissions again detected on the Russian coast after tanker accident in the Kerch Strait

Pollution was recorded on four sections of the coast of the Krasnodar Kray – from the central beach of Anapa to the village of Vityazevo.

23.02.2026 - 11:21
Glaciation of the Gulf of Finland could undermine Russian oil exports, — Bloomberg

Non-ice-class vessels are allowed to pass only with individual icebreaker escorts, and the wait for convoys has stretched to 5–7 days.

19.02.2026 - 10:00
Some EU countries oppose certain points of the sanctions package against Russia, — Bloomberg

Some EU member states are wary of imposing sanctions on ports in Georgia and Indonesia.

18.02.2026 - 13:40
Russian Sanctioned Ship Carrying Stolen Ukrainian Grain Heads to Cyprus

The Kapitan Yakovlev vessel, which was loaded with over 4 thousand tons of wheat, left occupied Sevastopol.

16.02.2026 - 16:37
Sanctions against Russian tankers may enter the phase of direct countermeasures, — Vlasyuk

Ukraine calls on partners to significantly strengthen sanctions against tankers of the Russian “shadow fleet”.

12.02.2026 - 10:52
Windward: At least 120 “shadow” tankers may be reflagged by Russia

After the tightening of sanctions against stateless vessels, more and more tankers of the “shadow fleet” are being re-registered in Russia.

11.02.2026 - 14:20
Greece and Malta oppose a complete EU ban on Russian oil transportation services

Athens and Valletta fear that replacing the “price ceiling” mechanism with a complete ban on maritime and insurance services could hit shipping.

11.02.2026 - 13:05
Lukoil tried to enter the grain trading market, — Bloomberg

The Russian oil and gas corporation planned to diversify its business through grain trading in Dubai, but US sanctions thwarted the project before operations could begin.

10.02.2026 - 13:25