Sanctions
Russian fuel tanker heading to Cuba changes course after US action
A tanker carrying Russian fuel to Cuba has changed course after the US banned the supply of energy from Russia.
France intercepts another tanker of the Russian shadow fleet
The French Navy has detained another Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Mediterranean Sea.
Russia Plans to Organize Military Convoys to Protect ‘Shadow Fleet’ — Bloomberg
Russia is studying the possibility of organizing military convoys, as well as attracting armed groups to protect tankers flying the Russian flag.
Russian Sovcomflot’s revenue fell by almost 30% in a year
Revenue of Russia’s largest shipping company, Sovcomflot, fell by almost 30% over the year, to about $1.06 billion.
Zelenskyy: easing US sanctions on oil will give Russia $10 billion
Partial easing of US sanctions against Russian oil on tankers could allow Russia to earn an additional $10 billion.
Britain says it will not ease sanctions on Russian oil
The UK government is not considering easing sanctions on Russian oil in the wake of the US decision.
The US has allowed operations with Russian oil already loaded on tankers for a month
The pause in sanctions will be in effect until April 11 and also applies to a number of related services – in particular, insurance, mooring and pilotage.
Russia plans to re-register about 80 tankers in the near future
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine has received information about the Kremlin’s plans to increase the number of tankers transporting oil under the Russian flag.
Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz does not justify lifting sanctions on Russia, says Macron
The French President believes that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz does not justify the lifting of sanctions against Russian oil.
EU did not include Georgian port in 20th package of sanctions against Russia
The European Union has decided not to include the Georgian port of Kulevi in the 20th package of sanctions against Russia.
