Russia
The last Russian railway ferry was disabled in the Kerch Strait
On the night of April 5-6, 2026, Defense Intelligence special forces used UAV strikes to disable the Slavyanin ferry in the Kerch Strait.
Russia and China veto UN Security Council resolution to unblock Strait of Hormuz
Russia and China have vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that was intended to encourage defensive efforts to unblock the Strait of Hormuz.
Captain of ship detained in Odesa port suspected of sailing to occupied Crimea
The suspected captain of the “shadow” vessel, which was detained in December 2025, faces up to five years in prison.
At least 30% of oil tanks in the port of Ust-Luga have been affected, — Center for Countering Disinformation
After a series of strikes on the Baltic port of Ust-Luga, at least 30% of oil tanks were damaged.
The Russian port of Ust-Luga is under attack again
The Russian port of Ust-Luga, which is one of the key hubs for Russian oil exports in the Baltics, has been attacked again.
Putin wants to create a joint grain and energy hub in Egypt
Moscow sees the country as an important hub for supplying goods to African and Middle Eastern markets.
Russia’s Primorskyi oil terminal loses at least 40% of tank capacity after drone attacks, Reuters
At least eight tanks with a capacity of 50,000 cubic meters each were damaged in a port on the Baltic Sea coast.
Syria to turn former Russian naval base into army training center
Key facilities on the Mediterranean coast will be integrated into the Syrian military training system after the reduction of the Russian presence.
Russian tanker unloads oil in Cuba after three-month pause
This is the first major delivery since the US restrictions imposed by the Donald Trump administration.
US Treasury lifts sanctions against three Russian vessels: one of them was involved in grain theft
The US Treasury Department has removed three civilian vessels flying the Russian flag from the sanctions lists.
