Russia

Kyslytsia at the UN: Russia’s oil and gas revenues must be blocked
Ukraine has called on the UN to tighten sanctions against Russia to deprive the Kremlin of the resources to continue the war.

The largest importer of Russian LNG in the EU will reduce purchases by 80%
Poland, which was the largest importer of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), will reduce its purchases by 80% due to sanctions.

Spain demands new sanctions against Russian LNG, despite significant imports
Madrid believes that only a joint decision by the EU countries can reduce dependence on gas from Russia.

The Office of the President is considering lowering the price of Russian oil to $30 per barrel
The head of the President’s office, Andriy Yermak, said that the introduction of a hard price ceiling for Rosneft is an important tool for curbing the Kremlin’s aggression.

Tanker with Russian oil got stuck near China due to US sanctions
Three tankers carrying more than 2 million barrels of oil from Russia are unable to enter Chinese ports due to US sanctions.

Intelligence: Russia uses “research” fleet for sabotage against NATO countries
The Russian “research fleet” has a huge sabotage and reconnaissance potential aimed at NATO’s underwater infrastructure in critical regions.

Russia strengthens Northern Fleet with new boat “Grachonok”
A ceremony to commission a new anti-sabotage boat was held at the base of the Russian Kolska Flotilla.

Russia refused to repair warships in Crimea due to the threat of strikes by the Ukrainian Armed Forces
The Russian military no longer repairs its warships at facilities in Crimea due to the danger of Ukrainian attacks.

The volume of oil supplies from Russia by sea fell to the lowest in almost a year and a half
Russian seaborne oil shipments have fallen to a 16-month low.

Oil traders and dozens of shadow fleet vessels may fall under new US sanctions
The United States is planning to significantly tighten sanctions on tankers carrying Russian oil.