Sanctions
Ukraine proposed key areas of the 20th package of EU sanctions against Russia
The focus of the new restrictions is on the Russian “shadow fleet” and the assets of the oligarchs who sponsor the war.
EU lifts sanctions on Audax and Pugnax vessels participating in Russia’s Yamal LNG project
The European Union has removed from the sanctions list two ice-class vessels, Audax and Pugnax, built for the Russian Arctic project Yamal-LNG.
New Zealand imposes new sanctions on 65 Russian tankers
New Zealand has announced the expansion of sanctions against the Russian oil industry and imposed new sanctions against 65 vessels of the so-called “shadow fleet”.
Germany may nationalize Rosneft assets due to US sanctions
Due to US sanctions, the German government has returned to the issue of nationalizing the German unit of Rosneft.
US sanctions against Russian oil: Washington ready to move further
The United States insists on strict compliance with new sanctions against Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil.
Berlin has achieved an exemption for Rosneft subsidiary from US sanctions
The United States has officially confirmed that Rosneft’s German business is not subject to new sanctions, as these assets are no longer controlled by Russia.
Greek tanker companies have reduced their participation in the transportation of Russian oil
Greek tanker companies have begun to refuse to work with Russian oil companies due to sanctions imposed by the Donald Trump administration.
“The Russian economy is starting to suffer,” Macron commented on new sanctions against Russian oil companies
The French President called the new US sanctions against Rosneft a turning point in the joint fight against the Kremlin’s war machine.
Over 50% of sanctioned vessels sail under false flags
Flag-hopping by ships reached a record high in 2025, according to data from analytics firm Windward.
Sanctions against Russian oil companies may have a positive impact on the tanker market
The US and EU restrictions on Russian energy are shaping a new geopolitical situation that is positive for the tanker market.
