Russia
Demand for Ukrainian wheat may increase amid problems with export licenses in Russia
Russia has introduced an export quota for wheat since February 15, which may temporarily shift operational purchases to Ukrainian grain.
A court in Russia has for the first time recognized that the cruiser “Moskva” was destroyed by Ukraine
Shortly after the court’s announcement was published, the Russians deleted the press release.
Captain of ship detained for damaging submarine cable involved in arms shipments from Iran to Russia
The captain of the vessel, which Finland detained due to damage to the submarine cable, is involved in the supply of weapons from Iran to 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.
