Sanctions

Britain prepares new sanctions against Russia’s “shadow fleet” over restrictions circumvention schemes

The UK plans to continue to renew and strengthen sanctions against Russia in order to block channels for their circumvention.

26.02.2026 - 12:38
Russian companies sold oil, yachts and coal from occupied territories of Ukraine, bypassing sanctions

One of the yachts is linked to former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who allegedly bought it for $4.4 million in 2024.

26.02.2026 - 11:20
New EU sanctions package against Russia may include restrictions on Georgian port

The draft of the 20th package of sanctions of the European Union against Russia includes an evidence base and sanctions against the Georgian port of Kulevi.

25.02.2026 - 17:20
Canada imposes sanctions on 100 Russian vessels and lowers oil price ceiling

The decision is aimed at increasing economic pressure on Russia, reducing its energy revenues and narrowing its financial capabilities.

25.02.2026 - 10:33
Australia announces sanctions against Russia’s “shadow fleet”

Australia has strengthened sanctions against Russia ahead of the fourth anniversary of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

24.02.2026 - 16:13
Britain imposes sanctions on one of the largest operators of the “shadow fleet”

The UK government has announced the largest package of sanctions against Russia in four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

24.02.2026 - 15:00
Belarusian government official’s companies exported stolen Ukrainian grain through Mariupol port, investigation finds

Former Belarusian Interior Minister Vladimir Naumov, together with Russian companies, created a network for the export of agricultural products from the occupied regions of Ukraine.

23.02.2026 - 11:00
Ukraine imposes new sanctions against captains of tankers carrying Rosneft

The new sanctions apply to 225 captains of the so-called “shadow fleet” who were involved in the export of Russian oil and petroleum products from the ports of the aggressor state.

23.02.2026 - 09:41
New Zealand imposes new sanctions on 65 Russian tankers

New Zealand has announced the expansion of sanctions against the Russian oil industry and imposed new sanctions against 65 vessels of the so-called “shadow fleet”.

20.02.2026 - 11:15
Some EU countries oppose certain points of the sanctions package against Russia, — Bloomberg

Some EU member states are wary of imposing sanctions on ports in Georgia and Indonesia.

18.02.2026 - 13:40