Russia

Germany steps up action against Russia’s “shadow fleet” in its waters

Tanker vessels have been banned from passing through German territorial waters in the North and Baltic Seas.

16.01.2026 - 13:00
Russians attacked the port of Chornomorsk during the day: a member of the ship’s crew was injured

On Thursday, January 15, the enemy launched a missile attack on the seaport of Chornomorsk. A civilian vessel was damaged, and one person was injured.

15.01.2026 - 16:11
EU lowers price ceiling for Russian oil to $44.1 per barrel from February 1

Any sea transportation of Russian oil involving European services will be legal only if the contract price does not exceed the new threshold.

15.01.2026 - 11:51
Rosneft tankers stuck in the sea near Asia

At least 12 Urals oil tankers are anchored off the southern coast of Oman, some since mid-December.

14.01.2026 - 10:11
The EU may adopt the 20th package of sanctions against Russia in February: what is known

In the new sanctions package, Finland and Sweden called for a ban on the export of luxury goods to Russia and the servicing of Russian oil tankers.

13.01.2026 - 17:00
Due to sanctions, Russian oil production fell below OPEC quota, — Foreign Intelligence

Ukrainian foreign intelligence reports a deepening systemic crisis in the Russian oil industry due to sanctions pressure and sales problems.

13.01.2026 - 13:02
Sybiha: US arrest of tanker “Olina” is a strong signal to violators

Washington’s successive steps demonstrate strength and send the right signal to those trying to circumvent sanctions.

10.01.2026 - 12:27
Russia attacked two ships in the ports of Odesa and Chornomorsk: one injured and one dead

The attack damaged an empty tank and set fire to the insulation.

9.01.2026 - 17:34
Trump approved bipartisan sanctions bill against Russia, says Senator Graham

The document provides for the introduction of new tools to punish countries that buy Russian oil. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, after a meeting with US President Donald Trump, received approval to advance a bipartisan bill on sanctions against Russia. He reported this in X. According to Graham, the document, which he worked on together with Democratic…

8.01.2026 - 17:30
Five tankers near Venezuela have already changed their flags to Russian ones

Tankers under US sanctions and near Venezuela have officially changed their flags to Russian ones.

7.01.2026 - 15:39