Russia

The EU explained the procedure for repaying the loan with the assets of the Russian Federation
The Eurocouncil clarified the payment procedure for the 35 billion euro loan for Ukraine. The European Council provided an explanation regarding the mechanism for payment by Ukraine of a macro-financial loan of EUR 35 billion. This is reported by “Ukrinform”. It will be part of a broader G7 credit support totaling $50 billion. The loan, which…

EU sanctions against Russia’s tanker fleet are not enough, – European Parliament
The European Parliament believes that the sanctions against Russia are not working properly: the number of tankers has doubled over the last year.

Lithuania terminates the agreement with Russia on merchant shipping
The government of Lithuania has approved the proposal to terminate the agreement with Russia on commercial shipping.

Russia organizes transshipment of LNG in the Barents and Bering seas due to sanctions
Russia plans to start ship-to-ship transshipment of liquefied natural gas and gas condensate in the Barents and Bering Seas.

The number of tankers from the Russian Federation choosing the route around Africa has increased, Klymenko
Russian fuel is mainly transported by shipowners from Russia, the United Arab Emirates, Greece and Turkey.

UN: wheat and insurance prices increased due to attacks on Ukrainian ports
As a result of Russian attacks on the port infrastructure of Ukraine, prices for wheat and export insurance have risen.

Estonia tests barriers on water borders with Russia
Testing will begin next year and will focus on areas of the border that are most vulnerable to illegal crossings.

Russia replenishes the fleet of LNG tankers through a front company in Dubai
The newly established company in Dubai acquired three LNG tankers that were previously under Russian management.

A cargo ship capsized in Russia: there are casualties
On Sakhalin, the cargo ship “Grygory Lovtsov” capsized while entering the sea port of Korsakov.

Britain introduced the “biggest sanctions” against Russian tankers
18 Russian oil tankers and four LNG tankers have come under British sanctions.