Russia
For the first time in history: a British destroyer under direct NATO command tracked a Russian ship
The Royal Navy destroyer HMS Duncan and a Wildcat helicopter monitored the Russian ship Vice Admiral Kulakov for 48 hours.
The EU adopted the 19th package of sanctions with a ban on LNG
The new sanctions package includes, in particular, a two-stage ban on imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia.
The US has imposed sanctions against Russian oil companies: among them Rosneft and Lukoil
The US sanctions also apply to about 50 subsidiaries of Russia’s Rosneft and Lukoil.
Russian metallurgy has lost a third of its exports: the industry is plunging into crisis
Enterprises report a drop in production, losses and mass layoffs.
Russia’s seaborne crude oil exports are not decreasing, but rather growing, – Klymenko
In September 2025 alone, Russia’s crude oil exports increased from 22 to 23 million tons. Almost all of the increase was provided by Russian ports in the Black Sea.
EU plans to expand powers to board Russian “shadow fleet” vessels — Politico
The initiative is set to be part of a new framework document on the law of the sea, which is expected to be adopted this year.
Russia is increasing its naval presence in the Arctic
Russia is intensifying the militarization of the Arctic, returning to Soviet bases and deploying new long-range systems.
India promised to stop buying Russian oil — Trump
Washington sees this step as an important signal of Moscow’s international isolation.
Great Britain has imposed new sanctions against Russia: in particular, on tankers, Rosneft and Lukoil
Britain has imposed sanctions on two of Russia’s largest oil companies and tankers of the so-called “shadow fleet”.
NATO: Russian Navy has degraded and is forced to protect its own shipping in the Baltics
This has significantly reduced the Russian fleet’s ability to operate in other regions, including the Black Sea.
