Sanctions
US sanctions force Russia to sell oil to China at lower prices
Strengthening US sanctions complicate the logistics of Russian oil, forcing sellers to offer discounts to Chinese buyers.
Albania will help Ukraine fight the Russian shadow fleet
The prime ministers of Ukraine and Albania discussed sanctions pressure on Russia, defense cooperation, and countering the Kremlin’s illegal schemes at sea.
India does not accept tanker with sanctioned Russian oil, — Bloomberg
The Cordelia Moon tanker, carrying oil from a company that has been sanctioned by the US, has been off the west coast of India for several days and has not entered a port.
Estonian President: EU should consider trade embargo on Russia
Estonian President Alar Karis said that the European Union should seriously consider the possibility of introducing a full trade embargo on Russia.
Polish Foreign Minister: EU is preparing sanctions against captains of the Russian “shadow fleet”
Brussels is looking for legal mechanisms to punish ships that violate the law, which threaten critical underwater infrastructure.
Russian Urals oil prices drop to $16 per barrel
Due to US sanctions, the price of Russian Urals oil has fallen below $60, and sellers are forced to provide significant discounts.
Zelenskyy has imposed sanctions against Russia’s shadow fleet
Ukraine has imposed sanctions against the Russian “shadow fleet”.
US sanctions make it difficult for Russia to ship premium oil from Sakhalin
The sanctions imposed by the United States have not stopped Russian oil exports, but they have already led to serious logistical problems in Russia.
Russia has purchased a third of tankers for the “shadow fleet” from the US and EU after 2022
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, about 230 tankers from Western companies have joined the Russian “shadow fleet.”
Germany has increased imports of Russian LNG through European ports sixfold
Last year, German energy company Sefe bought 58 LNG cargoes through the French port of Dunkirk.
