Sanctions
Sybiha: About 70% of vessels transporting Russian oil pass through the Baltic Sea
EU countries have unused potential for sanctions against Russia’s “shadow fleet” in the Baltic Sea, which accounts for about 70% of the flow.
Four Russian oil tankers stand idle off the coast of India amid pressure from the US
At least four oil tankers carrying Russian crude are waiting off India’s west coast, awaiting a decision from Indian refineries.
Zelenskyy signed a law on sanctions against Russian “shadow fleet” vessels
On Wednesday, July 30, the President of Ukraine signed a law on the application of sanctions to vessels of the so-called Russian “shadow fleet”.
EU allows Kazakhstan to export coal through Russian ports, despite sanctions
The European Union has allowed European companies to export Kazakh coal from Russian ports as an exception.
Russian port of Ust-Luga begins inspecting ships after series of tanker explosions
A Russian port in the Baltic Sea has ordered ship hulls to be inspected before allowing them to dock. The decision was made in the wake of a series of explosions on tankers bound for Russia.
Saudi Arabia became the main importer of fuel oil from Russia in June
The countries of the Middle East and Asia remain the main buyers of fuel oil and VGO from Russian ports.
The US could hit Russian oil the hardest in history
Energy Secretary Chris Wright called sanctions against Russian oil a “very real opportunity” to stop the war.
EU lifts sanctions on Japanese tankers Mitsui after they promise not to carry Russian gas
Three vessels removed from sanctions list after assurances they will no longer work on Yamal and Arctic 2 projects.
Tanker unable to load diesel from Indian refinery due to EU sanctions
A tanker chartered by energy company BP has left the port of Indian refinery Nayara Energy empty.
Britain imposes new sanctions against 135 tankers of the Russian “shadow fleet”
The restrictions target Russia’s oil sector and vessels involved in illegal oil transportation.
