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EU has changed its risk assessment and is considering blocking Russian tankers, says European Commission spokeswoman
The European Union has changed its assessment of market risks and is considering a proposal to completely ban maritime services for Russian oil tankers as a strengthening of existing restrictions.
EU fleets continue to profit from Russian oil
Despite sanctions, EU shipowners remain key players in Russian oil logistics.
Two ships collided in the Gulf of Finland: both were heading to Russia
Russia has reported a collision between two ships in the Gulf of Finland. Both dry cargo ships were heading to the Russian port of Ust-Luga.
New sanctions package against Russia delays issue regarding Russian tankers
Discussions with the G7 countries on maritime sanctions have been ongoing all week, and have caused a delay in the announcement of the 20th package of EU sanctions against Russia.
In January, Russia exported 12.7 million tons of crude oil from Baltic Sea ports
The number of tanker trips from the ports of the Baltic Sea with Russian crude oil in January 2026 increased to 106.
Russian captain who caused accident near Britain found guilty of murder
Last year, his container ship collided with a tanker off the east coast of Great Britain. The accident killed 38-year-old Filipino Mark Pernia.
Ukraine imposes sanctions against companies servicing the Russian tanker fleet
The President of Ukraine has signed a decree on the introduction of sanctions against companies that service the Russian tanker fleet and transport oil.
Latvia calls on EU to completely ban maritime services for Russian vessels
The statement was made public on February 1 after the new price ceiling for Russian oil of $44.10/barrel came into effect.
France demands that the 20th EU sanctions package hit Russia’s “shadow fleet” hard
The expected measures include a ban on any maritime services that facilitate the operation of vessels under false flags.
It is necessary to sanction not only individual vessels, but also the entire vertical infrastructure, — Vlasyuk
The Russian oil export system is still adapting, including through the “shadow fleet” and opaque routes.
