Russia

Poland promises tough measures against Russia’s “shadow fleet” during its presidency of the Council of the EU
Warsaw said that countering Russian vessels that help circumvent sanctions is one of the key priorities of the Polish presidency of the EU.

A tanker belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet is on fire near the Strait of Hormuz (video)
Two oil tankers collided near the UAE. One of them is a tanker from Russia’s “shadow fleet.”

EU imposes tariffs on agricultural products and fertilizers from Russia and Belarus
The European Union plans to gradually restrict imports from these countries to weaken the Kremlin’s economic ability to finance the war against Ukraine.

EU will not lower Russian oil price ceiling without G7 support
The proposal to limit the price of Russian oil to $45 per barrel will not be included in the new sanctions package due to the lack of unity among partners.

GPS interference from Russia will not stop even after the war ends
The Lithuanian Minister of Transport has called on EU countries to prepare for a long-term threat to navigation systems from Moscow and Minsk.

Ukraine foils attempted hijacking of seized Russian ship Emmakris III
ARMA reported that together with the Shipping Administration, they foiled an attempt to hijack the arrested Russian ship Emmakris III.

Fight against spoofing: Lithuania proposes additional sanctions against Russia and Belarus
EU transport ministers have signed a letter proposing additional sanctions against Russia and Belarus for interfering with shipping and aviation.

Another fuel disaster in Russia: Yenisei covered with a 30-kilometer oil film (video)
More than 30 tons of diesel fuel spilled into the Yenisei River — Siberia is cleaning up the aftermath of another shipwreck.

Lithuanian President: EU must strike at Russia’s “shadow fleet” and the Kremlin’s entire energy sector
Gitanas Nauseda called for the maximum expansion of sanctions against Russian banks, energy companies and ships that circumvent restrictions.

The world must strike at the “shadow fleet” to stop the war, — Zelenskyy
The President of Ukraine stressed that blocking Russian schemes to circumvent oil restrictions is the key to stopping the war.