Russia
Russian oil supplies are decreasing due to US sanctions
Tankers carrying Russian oil are being forced to change routes, with about 9 million barrels of oil left on tankers that have been idle for at least a week.
Canada imposes sanctions against 109 vessels of the Russian “shadow fleet”
Canada has expanded sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine. Restrictions were imposed on 76 Russians and Russian entities, as well as 109 vessels.
EU spent more on oil and gas from Russia than on financial aid to Ukraine, report says
The European Union has spent more on Russian oil and gas than it has allocated for financial aid to Ukraine.
An accident occurred in a Russian port: a tanker collided with a dry cargo vessel
Two ships collided in the port of Novorossiysk due to gale force winds.
EU seeks to increase LNG imports from the United States to replace supplies from Russia
The European Union plans to accelerate the transition away from Russian gas and tighten control over the energy market.
G7 may lower price ceiling for Russian oil
The G7 countries are considering a collective tightening of price caps on Russian oil.
Danish ship stops Russian vessel evacuating equipment from Syria
A Danish patrol ship stopped a Russian transport ship evacuating Russian equipment and weapons from Syria.
France has become the main transshipment hub for Russian LNG in Europe
Imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia to France have increased by 81%, and most of the raw material can be exported further.
Russia is trying to maintain its presence in Syria even after the fall of the Assad regime
Moscow wants to keep military bases in Syria despite change of power. The agreement with the new government has not yet been finalized, but negotiations are ongoing.
India has been refusing to allow a sanctioned Russian tanker to enter its port for a week
A Russian tanker under sanctions with 1 million barrels of crude oil has been waiting for permission to enter a port in India for a week.
