Russia

Russia is increasing oil exports to compensate for the strikes on a number of its refineries
In August, Russia decided to increase crude oil shipments through Western ports. This was a forced step after attacks by Ukrainian drones.

Russian-flagged ship carrying stolen Ukrainian wheat heads to Turkish port
The Irkutsk vessel (IMO:9419084) loaded over 7,200 tons of Ukrainian grain in temporarily occupied Berdyansk.

India Cuts Russian Oil Purchases Under US Pressure — Bloomberg
India’s largest refiners, including Reliance Industries, plan to cut Russian oil imports by hundreds of thousands of barrels per day.

Ukraine has disabled 17% of Russian refineries, — Reuters
Ukrainian drone attacks have paralyzed part of Russia’s oil refining, causing disruptions to gasoline in the regions.

Russian tanker explodes in Chukotka
The vessel was saved from fire and fuel spillage, but two crew members were injured.

Russia launches new hypersonic missile carrier frigate “Tsyrcon”
The Admiral Amelko frigate of Project 22350, also known as the “Gorshkov- class”, was launched at the Severnaya Shipyard in St. Petersburg.

Defense Intelligence sea drone in Novorossiysk Bay destroyed elite Russian divers
During the operation, one of the naval drones broke into the Novorossiysk Bay, where Russia stores the remains of its large fleet ships.

Russian bulk carrier with looted grain arrives at Egyptian port
The vessel “Matros Pozynich” under the Russian flag was loaded in occupied Sevastopol. The bulk carrier has already arrived at the anchorage in Alexandria.

Russia is losing its position in the grain market, but maintains its status due to stolen Ukrainian grain
Record low harvest, sanctions and logistical problems are depriving Russia of its status as the largest agricultural exporter. This year has been the worst for Russian agriculture in the last 17 years. Spring frosts, record heat and drought in the southern regions have led to a sharp drop in yields, according to the Foreign Intelligence…

Another 42 Russian violating vessels were included in the Defense Intelligence portal of the Ministry of Defense
The War&Sanctions portal has published information about new Russian vessels involved in grain theft, export of sanctioned oil, etc.