Russia
Trump blocks extension of license for payments for oil from Russia
US President Donald Trump has not renewed the US Treasury Department’s license for payments for Russian oil.
US companies increased fertilizer purchases from Russia by 20%
In January, Russia increased fertilizer exports to the United States to the highest level since May last year.
Russian ship carrying military equipment from Syria runs aground
Russian ship runs aground near Gibraltar.
The decrease in cargo turnover at Russian seaports has reached a record high in 30 years
The fall in cargo turnover at Russian seaports in 2024 was a record for the last 30 years.
Chinese tanker detained in Russian port
The Chinese tanker Sagar Violet, which regularly transports Russian oil, was detained in the port of Nakhodka.
Russia and China threaten free shipping around the world, expert says
The aggressive policies of the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China, as well as the inaction of the United States, can lead to serious challenges for international maritime traffic.
Volumes of Russian oil stuck on tankers at sea are growing
The volume of Russian crude stuck at sea is growing as U.S. sanctions against Russia continue to affect shipping.
Russian sanctioned ship transported weapons from Syria across the English Channel
This week, the sanctioned vessel Baltic Leader transported military equipment from Syria across the English Channel, accompanied by a Russian warship.
EU calls for global cooperation in the fight against Russia’s shadow fleet
The EU needs help in combating the environmental and security threats posed by old Russian oil tankers.
Russia controls half of wheat imports to Egypt, expert says
Egyptian flour mills choose Russian grain due to stable supplies, while Ukrainian wheat is losing its competitive position.
