Sanctions
Russian tankers under sanctions have begun to be protected with nets from drones
Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea are increasingly being equipped with home-made protection against drones.
Ukraine imposes sanctions against 39 more vessels of the Russian “shadow fleet”
The restrictions apply to vessels transporting Russian oil, petroleum products, and gas condensate to China, India, Turkey, and other countries.
Ukraine called on the UN Security Council to strengthen sanctions against the “shadow fleet”
The call came amid reports of US plans to ease sanctions against tankers.
Three tankers with Russian diesel are heading to the US, two of them are under sanctions
Three tankers carrying 140,000 tonnes of Russian diesel fuel are heading to US ports. Two of the vessels are under international sanctions.
Russia resumes diesel exports through Baltic port of Primorsk
Russia has resumed diesel fuel supplies to key foreign markets, including Turkey and Brazil, after the lifting of export restrictions.
Reuters: US considering easing sanctions against ‘shadow fleet’
The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering easing sanctions against some of the “shadow fleet” vessels to increase available tonnage and reduce record tanker freight rates.
Latvia cannot ban Russian grain transit due to risk of lawsuits worth hundreds of millions
The problem arose because Russian export grain belongs to American and Japanese companies even before it arrives in Latvia.
Britain imposes sanctions on 12 tankers carrying Russian oil
The UK has expanded sanctions against Russian oil exports, adding 12 tankers to the list.
UK imposes new sanctions against Russian ‘shadow fleet’
The UK has announced a new package of sanctions against Russia’s “shadow fleet” and financial infrastructure that helps Russia circumvent restrictions.
Belarus sent the first shipment of potash to the US in four years via a Russian port
Belarus has shipped its first shipment of potash fertilizers to the United States in four years after the easing of US sanctions on the Belarusian potash industry.
