Sanctions

Russian oil exports increase despite sanctions
Russian oil exports rose for the second week in a row, with oil flows from all Russian ports rising to 3.26 million barrels per day.

Greek shipowners return to Russian oil market due to falling prices
Greek shippers are returning to the Russian oil market as prices fall below the G7 “price ceiling.”

Glencore has finally exited RussNeft
One of the world’s largest commodity traders, Glencore, has sold its stake in Russia’s RussNeft.

EU considers banning new contracts for Russian LNG supplies
The European Commission is assessing whether it can pass legislation that would ban EU companies from signing new contracts for Russian gas.

ARMA calls to prevent the arrested vessels from leaving Ukrainian waters
The Asset Tracking and Management Agency and the Shipping Administration discussed strengthening control over arrested Russian vessels.

Intelligence: Georgian citizen involved in transactions with sanctioned Russian oil
Intelligence has identified the captain of the sanctioned vessel Facca, which is transporting Russian oil.

EU postpones implementation of sanctions against Russian LNG imports
European officials have abandoned the idea of pushing for a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports.

Captain of foreign vessel suspected of illegal grain export through Crimea
The captain of the San Cosmas vessel was informed of suspicion of illegal export of Ukrainian agricultural products through the ports of the occupied Crimea.

Russian ships will not be able to enter American ports for another year
On Thursday, April 17, US President Donald Trump’s executive order extending sanctions against Russia took effect.

Lithuania insists on sanctions against Russian LNG and shadow fleet
Lithuania proposes to target further EU sanctions against Russian liquefied natural gas and “shadow fleet” vessels.