Sanctions
Over 100 shadow fleet vessels and oil price caps: EU approves 18th package of sanctions against Russia
The European Union has approved the 18th package of sanctions against Russia. The EU called it “one of the toughest ever.”
Verkhovna Rada approved sanctions against Russian shadow fleet vessels
The new law allows the blocking of vessels transporting weapons, military personnel, or working for the Russian Federation in circumvention of sanctions. This was reported by People’s Deputy Oleksiy Honcharenko. On July 16, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine supported in the second reading a bill that allows the application of sanctions to vessels and aircraft…
Russian “sailboat Peter the Great” entered Irish port without permission
The Standard sailboat entered an Irish fishing port without warning. Law enforcement officers have launched an investigation.
The EU is preparing to lower the ceiling price for Russian oil – new sanctions are on the way
The new sanctions package includes an updated pricing mechanism and increased control over Russia’s shadow fleet.
European Commission to propose floating price ceiling for Russian oil
The European Commission is expected to propose a “floating” price cap on Russian oil as part of a new draft sanctions package.
Estonia may block new EU sanctions package if it does not include restrictions on Russian oil shipments
Estonia has said it may block the 18th EU sanctions package if it does not include new restrictions on oil shipments from Russia.
New sanctions: ships of two Russian companies will not be able to enter Norwegian ports
Norway is imposing sanctions on Russian shipping companies Norebo JSC and Murman Seafood.
US preparing for tough sanctions against Russia and its oil buyers — Graham
The sanctions package provides for a 500% tariff on imports from countries that purchase Russian oil, gas or uranium.
EU is close to adopting a new package of sanctions against Russia — Stefanishina
An agreement on the 18th package of restrictions may be reached this week, despite the resistance of Hungary and Slovakia.
Russia hands a new frigate to India
Russia has handed over to the Indian Navy the eighth frigate of Project 11356 — INS Tamala. Until 2014, Ukrainian-made gas turbine engines were used for this project.
