Sanctions

The Russian ship “Standart” was banned from entering the ports of the French department of Ile-de-Vilaine, in particular the largest one – Saint-Malo.

The oil spill was discovered after two tankers collided in the Strait of Hormuz, one of which belongs to the so-called “shadow fleet” of Russia.

Wellington has increased pressure on Russian oil logistics and its international allies by introducing a new package of restrictions.

The Korean shipbuilder said that it would demand compensation for damages from the Russian shipbuilding plant Zvezda through international arbitration.

Australia has imposed sanctions against vessels belonging to the Russian so-called shadow fleet for the first time.

On Tuesday, June 17, the UK announced further sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine.

The proposal to limit the price of Russian oil to $45 per barrel will not be included in the new sanctions package due to the lack of unity among partners.

EU transport ministers have signed a letter proposing additional sanctions against Russia and Belarus for interfering with shipping and aviation.

The European Commission has presented the 18th package of sanctions against Russia, which proposes to expand the list of the “shadow fleet” and lower the ceiling for oil prices.

New routes for diesel imports via Turkish and Georgian ports have re-emerged on the Ukrainian market amid price competition.