Tankers

New investigation links Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ to attacks on underwater infrastructure

The Russian “shadow fleet” is used not only to circumvent sanctions, but also as a tool of hybrid warfare against European countries.

22.05.2026 - 14:26
Some countries will have enough Russian offshore oil for half a year, expert says

Russian oil stored in floating storage facilities will last some countries for six months.

20.05.2026 - 16:50
The US extended the sanctions exemption for Russian offshore oil: what is known

The US Treasury Department has decided to extend the sanctions exemption for Russian oil transported by sea for another month.

19.05.2026 - 10:27
Almost 200 ships of the Russian “shadow fleet” passed through British waters unhindered despite Starmer’s statements

At least 184 sanctioned vessels passed through the country’s waters, despite Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s statements about their potential interception.

12.05.2026 - 16:19
Drones attacked two “shadow fleet” ships near Novorossiysk: details and video

Ukrainian drones hit two tankers of the Russian “shadow fleet” near the port of Novorossiysk.

3.05.2026 - 12:32
Russia boosts seaborne oil exports to highest in a month, Bloomberg

The surge in shipments came as crude oil flows were reoriented toward exports due to processing problems.

29.04.2026 - 12:10
Britain does not detain Russian “shadow fleet” tankers because it fears the costs of maintaining them, — media

The UK has not detained any of the Russian “shadow fleet” ships, fearing the high costs of maintaining them.

20.04.2026 - 16:01
Russian tankers under sanctions use fake insurance

The sanctioned tanker Paz received an insurance certificate from the German company Seaguard P&I, which does not actually exist. This was reported by Bloomberg, citing data from the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine. The Paz vessel, which is under sanctions by the US, UK and EU, used documents from a company allegedly registered in Pinneburg,…

17.04.2026 - 17:00
France releases Russian “shadow fleet” tanker

France has released the previously detained tanker “Deyna” of the Russian “shadow fleet” after paying a fine.

16.04.2026 - 11:48
France to double fines for tankers of Russian “shadow fleet”

France will increase penalties against Russia’s “shadow fleet” and other vessels flying foreign flags.

9.04.2026 - 16:52