Russia
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.
Russia restricts entry to its ports for ships that have previously been to Ukraine
Since the beginning of the year, Russia has begun to restrict the entry of ships that have previously been to Ukraine into its Black Sea ports.
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.
Russia will continue to attack underwater infrastructure in the Baltics, intelligence says
Moscow’s ability to use civilian and specialized vessels in the Baltic region for pressure and sabotage remains significant.
Russia circumvents sanctions to obtain spare parts for the sanctioned fleet
Russia has created a global network that allows the country to receive spare parts for Finnish company Wärtsilä engines through intermediaries, despite Western sanctions.
Russia expects the US to release Russian sailors from the captured tanker
Moscow expects the United States to release the Russian crew of a Venezuelan-linked tanker.
Navy: Stormy weather in the Black and Azov Seas limits Russian missile attacks
At the same time, no combat ships of the Russian Black Sea Fleet have been recorded in the bays of the occupied Crimea.
Italy detained a ship carrying metals from Russia
A ship carrying metal products from Russia under the flag of another country was detained in the Italian port of Brindisi.
Greek tankers transported over 52 million tons of Russian crude oil in 2025
In total, in 2025, tankers owned by companies from Greece made 447 voyages from Russian ports in the Baltic Sea.
Germany steps up action against Russia’s “shadow fleet” in its waters
Tanker vessels have been banned from passing through German territorial waters in the North and Baltic Seas.
