Russia
Russian company denies losing contract to manage Tartus port in Syria
A Russian company said it was continuing to operate Syria’s Tartus port despite reports of a deal being scrapped.
Russia has withdrawn some of its “shadow fleet” companies abroad
Russia has transferred some of the companies that operate the so-called shadow fleet vessels transporting oil abroad.
India’s oil imports from Russia fall to two-year low
India has cut its crude oil imports from Russia to their lowest level in two years due to sanctions.
More than 50% of Russia’s shadow fleet is already under sanctions, presidential spokesman says
Taking into account the recently introduced sanctions against the “shadow fleet”, the restrictions affected more than 50% of vessels transporting oil from the Russian Federation.
Russia and Iraq signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of maritime transport
Russia and Iraq have signed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the field of maritime transport.
North Korea transported some troops to Russia by sea
North Korea has been ferrying hundreds of its troops to Russia by sea, satellite images show.
Iran forced to compete with Russia for sanctioned tankers
Iranian oil flows could be cut by increased demand for tankers that are not currently under sanctions.
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.
