Sanctions
Russia has spent $14 billion on its “shadow fleet” over the past three years
Over the past three years, Russia has spent $14 billion on the purchase of just over 400 tankers for its so-called “shadow fleet.”
European Commission prepares new sanctions against Russia’s “shadow fleet”
Restrictions are being prepared against 150 tankers that help the Kremlin circumvent restrictions and continue to finance the war.
Zelenskyy imposed sanctions against the largest LNG producer and exporter in Russia
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has imposed sanctions against the largest producer and exporter of liquefied gas in Russia. This was reported by the “Business Censor” with reference to Decree No. 268/2025 of May 1, according to which sanctions were imposed against 6 individuals and 36 legal entities. A full package of sanctions was imposed against them, including deprivation…
Gabon and Barbados refused to fly their flags to Sovcomflot vessels
Two countries — Gabon and Barbados — have refused to register their flags with Sovcomflot, Russia’s largest shipping company.
Russians stole coal through Mariupol port, – Kyiv Independent
A vessel under US sanctions loaded coke in the occupied port of Mariupol. The coal was likely mined and stolen in Donetsk or Luhansk regions.
Russian oil exports increase despite sanctions
Russian oil exports rose for the second week in a row, with oil flows from all Russian ports rising to 3.26 million barrels per day.
Greek shipowners return to Russian oil market due to falling prices
Greek shippers are returning to the Russian oil market as prices fall below the G7 “price ceiling.”
Glencore has finally exited RussNeft
One of the world’s largest commodity traders, Glencore, has sold its stake in Russia’s RussNeft.
EU considers banning new contracts for Russian LNG supplies
The European Commission is assessing whether it can pass legislation that would ban EU companies from signing new contracts for Russian gas.
ARMA calls to prevent the arrested vessels from leaving Ukrainian waters
The Asset Tracking and Management Agency and the Shipping Administration discussed strengthening control over arrested Russian vessels.
