Sanctions

Sanctioned vessels are increasingly flying the Russian flag

Among the vessels subject to EU sanctions, vessels sailing under the Russian flag predominate.

5.11.2026 - 16:30
EU Court upholds ban on Russian ships entering ports

The court did not consider the ban on access to ports on the merits, declaring the claim in this part inadmissible.

5.11.2026 - 11:15
Tankers carrying Russian diesel to the US are changing their declared routes one by one

Amid the Democrats’ victory in the midterm elections in Congress, American terminals are in no hurry to accept cargo.

4.11.2026 - 10:19
New Jersey Governor Urges Ports Not to Accept Tankers with Russian Diesel

New Jersey Governor Mickey Sherrill has urged ports and terminal operators in the state not to accept tankers carrying Russian diesel fuel.

4.11.2026 - 09:35
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.

2.11.2026 - 13:33
Greenpeace tracks six tankers carrying Russian diesel heading to the US

Six tankers, including three under sanctions, may be transporting about 268,000 tons of Russian diesel fuel to the United States.

31.10.2026 - 16:26
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.

31.10.2026 - 15:00
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.

30.10.2026 - 10:22
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.

27.10.2026 - 15:12
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.

21.10.2026 - 10:15