Tankers

Belgium has detained a tanker that previously delivered cargo from Russia to Morocco

The Belgian Navy has detained the sanctioned tanker Ethera, which previously delivered cargo from Russia to a port in Morocco.

2.03.2026 - 09:21
The Defense Ministry team plans to actively work on blocking the Russian “shadow fleet”

Ukraine, together with its partners, is increasing strategic pressure on Russian maritime logistics, in particular on tankers subject to sanctions.

27.02.2026 - 17:01
Britain prepares new sanctions against Russia’s “shadow fleet” over restrictions circumvention schemes

The UK plans to continue to renew and strengthen sanctions against Russia in order to block channels for their circumvention.

26.02.2026 - 12:38
Chinese tanker with Russian diesel heads to Cuba despite US threats

The ship may arrive on the island in early March, despite US warnings about possible sanctions against countries that supply fuel to Havana.

25.02.2026 - 12:42
Australia announces sanctions against Russia’s “shadow fleet”

Australia has strengthened sanctions against Russia ahead of the fourth anniversary of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

24.02.2026 - 16:13
Ukraine imposes new sanctions against captains of tankers carrying Rosneft

The new sanctions apply to 225 captains of the so-called “shadow fleet” who were involved in the export of Russian oil and petroleum products from the ports of the aggressor state.

23.02.2026 - 09:41
Defense Intelligence identified 31 more ships of the “shadow fleet

The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has published information on 31 vessels involved in the transportation of oil and gas from the Russian Federation.

20.02.2026 - 15:56
India allows Russians to insure tankers for another month

India has temporarily extended the permits of four Russian companies to insure tankers calling at its ports.

20.02.2026 - 15:00
New Zealand imposes new sanctions on 65 Russian tankers

New Zealand has announced the expansion of sanctions against the Russian oil industry and imposed new sanctions against 65 vessels of the so-called “shadow fleet”.

20.02.2026 - 11:15
Slovakia orders tankers with Russian oil due to halt in supplies via Druzhba oil pipeline

Slovakia has ordered tankers with Russian oil to Croatia due to the halt in supplies via the Druzhba pipeline.

19.02.2026 - 12:00