Sanctions
Germany plans to dispose of seized Russian tanker
Germany is considering scrapping the tanker Eventin, which was seized at the end of March.
Iran supplies weapons to the Russian Federation under the guise of legal trade in European ports, — Ukrainian foreign intelligence
Iranian vessels transported weapons under the guise of transporting legal goods to European ports, and also provided the Houthis with the coordinates of other civilian vessels for shelling.
Germany confirms seizure of Russian “shadow fleet” tanker
Germany has replaced the crew on the tanker Eventin, which is part of Russia’s “shadow fleet,” and taken control of the ship’s cargo.
Insurers of the Russian shadow fleet may become part of IG P&I clubs, — BIMCO
BIMCO believes that global shipping insurance could change if sanctions against Russia are lifted.
EU ports stop transshipment of Russian LNG due to sanctions
The EU ban on transshipment of Russian liquefied gas in ports has come into force.
No signals to Moscow: Germany opposes resuscitation of Nord Stream 2
The Prime Minister of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern said that after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there is no question of certification of the gas pipeline.
Russia sent Arctic oil to Syria for the first time
Russia has sent tankers of Arctic oil to Syria for the first time, due to limited buyers amid sanctions.
Russia transported 60% of its seaborne oil exports last year using a “shadow fleet,” — Defense Intelligence
Over 60% of Russia’s seaborne exports in 2024 were transported by vessels of the so-called shadow fleet.
French Louis Dreyfus sold agricultural holding in Russia
Louis Dreyfus, one of the world’s largest grain traders, has divested itself of its business in Russia.
Ukraine and Canada discussed strengthening sanctions against Russia’s shadow fleet
The President of Ukraine stressed that total sanctions on Russia’s shadow fleet and financial schemes are the only way to a just peace.
