Sanctions

The new sanctions of the European Commission are only half-measures with many “loopholes”
A number of exceptions remain in the new EU sanctions against Russia, creating opportunities for circumvention.

Shipyards in Russia stop production due to lack of foreign components
The military-industrial complex of the Russian Federation, dependent on imported high technologies, is unable to continue the production of modern weapons. So, Russian shipyards stop the production of ships for lack of foreign components.

Maersk completely closes its business in Russia
Maersk has decided to close down and sell the company’s assets in Russia.

Another arrest of Russian yachts – this time in Gibraltar
Gibraltar has detained the superyacht of Russian oligarch Dmitry Pumpyansky.

The Russians draw the side numbers of their warships
The military personnel of the aggressor country paint over the names and tail numbers on their warships.

Australia will not supply raw materials for aluminum to Russia
Australia imposed a ban on the export of raw materials for aluminum production to Russia.

Frontline Tankers continues to transport oil cargo from Russia
Tankers of the shipping company Frontline Tankers transport Russian oil cargo from the port of Novorossiysk.

Norway introduces a large-scale package of sanctions against Russia
The Norwegian government has joined the sanctions imposed against the Russian Federation by the countries of the European Union.

1,500 vessels faced restrictions around the world
More than 1.5 thousand vessels around the world, connected in one way or another with Russia, has faced certain restrictions due to the sanctions imposed on the Russian Federation.

Trafigura, Vitol and Glencore continue to buy Russian oil – The Times
International companies continue to trade in Russian oil, gas and fuel despite sanctions against Russia.