Russia
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.
Russia has disrupted the deadlines for the construction of tankers and ships for the Northern Sea Route
The Russian Ministry of Transport has proposed postponing the requirement that only Russian-built vessels be used for transportation via the Northern Sea Route.
Venezuela switches to Russian oil after US supplies cut off
From March to October 2025, more than 7 million barrels of Rosneft oil were delivered to the country, the first such volume in six years.
Syria continues to receive stolen Ukrainian grain from Russia
A Russian-flagged ship loaded with stolen grain in Sevastopol arrived for unloading at the port of Latakia (Syria).
Stolen Ukrainian wheat delivered from occupied Mariupol to Turkey
The Victoria V vessel in occupied Mariupol was loaded with over 5,000 tons of Ukrainian grain, which was delivered to a Turkish port.
