Sanctions
Sanctioned tanker delivers diesel fuel from Russia to Syria
The tanker loaded diesel at a major Russian port and headed for Syria, a sign of Moscow’s ability to maintain influence in the country.
Trump may impose sanctions against Russia if Putin refuses to negotiate, says Lindsey Graham
US President Donald Trump may impose sanctions on Russia if its President Vladimir Putin refuses to negotiate.
Volumes of Russian oil stuck on tankers at sea are growing
The volume of Russian crude stuck at sea is growing as U.S. sanctions against Russia continue to affect shipping.
Reuters: White House seeks plan for possible easing of sanctions against Russia
The United States is developing a plan for the potential easing of sanctions against Russia, in particular on certain legal entities and individuals.
Russia has withdrawn some of its “shadow fleet” companies abroad
Russia has transferred some of the companies that operate the so-called shadow fleet vessels transporting oil abroad.
India’s oil imports from Russia fall to two-year low
India has cut its crude oil imports from Russia to their lowest level in two years due to sanctions.
More than 50% of Russia’s shadow fleet is already under sanctions, presidential spokesman says
Taking into account the recently introduced sanctions against the “shadow fleet”, the restrictions affected more than 50% of vessels transporting oil from the Russian Federation.
Iran forced to compete with Russia for sanctioned tankers
Iranian oil flows could be cut by increased demand for tankers that are not currently under sanctions.
Russian oil supplies are decreasing due to US sanctions
Tankers carrying Russian oil are being forced to change routes, with about 9 million barrels of oil left on tankers that have been idle for at least a week.
The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions against 40 vessels of the “shadow fleet”
The UK has imposed sanctions on 40 vessels of the “shadow fleet”, thanks to which Russia circumvents restrictions and exports oil.
