Russia
EU countries call for tougher sanctions against Russian metal exports
EU countries want to tighten sanctions on metal exports from Russia. This would help reduce the income that the Kremlin uses to finance the war in Ukraine.
Northern European countries tighten control over Russia’s shadow fleet
Twelve Nordic countries will check the insurance documents of ships that may be involved in Russia’s so-called shadow fleet.
Russia may use shadow fleet for military transport, — Politico
Russia may use the so-called shadow fleet for strategic maritime transport.
Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls for new sanctions against Russian LNG
The new Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budris stressed that the Baltic country supports the 15th package of EU sanctions, but considers it insufficient.
Two Russian tankers sink in the Kerch Strait (video)
As a result of a strong storm, waves cut one of the Russian tankers almost in half.
Germany is confident that Russia damaged the cables in the Baltic Sea
German investigators have uncovered new evidence indicating deliberate damage to communications cables at the bottom of the Baltic Sea in mid-November.
Russia asks Syrians to keep naval base in Tartus
The Kremlin is trying to negotiate the preservation of military bases in Syria with the new leadership.
Russia lost control of the Mediterranean Sea: details
The spokesman for the Ukrainian Navy, Dmitry Pletenchuk, explained what the Russian Federation lost after the overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria and the withdrawal of Russian troops from the country.
EU ambassadors agree on 15th package of sanctions against Russia
EU ambassadors agree on 15th sanctions package in response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
US considering tougher sanctions against Russian oil
Biden has previously refrained from tightening sanctions over concerns that it would raise fuel prices in the US, especially during the election period.
