Sanctions

Norway joins 17th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting 189 vessels
Norway has introduced a new package of sanctions against Russia, which came into force on June 27.

Ukraine asks EU to impose sanctions against Bangladeshi companies for importing grain from occupied territories
Kyiv accuses Russia of mixing stolen Ukrainian wheat with its own and plans to hand over evidence to Brussels. Ukraine is preparing an appeal to the EU to impose sanctions on Bangladeshi companies that purchase grain exported from the territories temporarily occupied by Russia. This was reported by the Ukrainian Ambassador to India Oleksandr Polishchuk…

A sanctioned tanker under a false flag freely entered the territorial waters of the Russian Federation — Klymenko
The sanctioned vessel has changed its name, flag and owner — and continues to operate, despite promises to strengthen monitoring of the shadow fleet.

New EU sanctions package will include captains of Russia’s “shadow fleet” — Vlasyuk
For the first time, specific individuals who control vessels that help circumvent oil sanctions will be included in the list of restrictions.

A gas tanker was spotted near the sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG 2
The Iris gas tanker, which indicates the destination port of Sabetta, is likely heading to the Russian “Arctic LNG 2”, which is subject to US sanctions.

Sanctioned gas tanker heads to Russian plant supplying LNG to Europe
The sanctioned gas carrier Iris is heading to the Yamal LNG export terminal, with its destination set at Sabetta, Russia.

Danish pilots help Russian tankers pass through straits between the North and Baltic Seas
Employees of the Danish state pilotage service DanPilot are helping Russian tankers pass through the straits between the North and Baltic Seas.

France continues to deny Russian ship “Standart” entry into its ports
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.

Oil spill recorded in the Gulf of Oman after accident with tanker of the Russian “shadow fleet”
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.

New Zealand imposes sanctions against Russia’s shadow fleet: 27 vessels hit
Wellington has increased pressure on Russian oil logistics and its international allies by introducing a new package of restrictions.