Tankers

Ministry of Defense: Shadow Fleet Provides Up to 35-40% of the Russian Federation’s Military Budget

About 1,500 tankers currently make up the so-called “shadow fleet” of Russia, which allows the aggressor to sell oil bypassing sanctions.

25.03.2026 - 11:23
Russia’s oil export revenues increased after US sanctions were lifted, — Vlasyuk

Over the past week, the Kremlin’s revenues from oil and petroleum products exports increased to $4.9 billion.

24.03.2026 - 17:00
“Deyna” tanker from Russia’s “shadow fleet” detained by France delivered to Marseille

A ship detained in the Mediterranean Sea on suspicion of using a false flag will be handed over to the Marseille prosecutor’s office.

23.03.2026 - 17:00
Zelenskyy: Ukraine and EU are working on a plan to confiscate oil from Russian ships subject to sanctions

Ukraine and Europe are working on legislative regulation of the confiscation of oil from vessels of the Russian “shadow fleet”.

23.03.2026 - 09:58
France intercepts another tanker of the Russian shadow fleet

The French Navy has detained another Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Mediterranean Sea.

20.03.2026 - 15:21
Russia Plans to Organize Military Convoys to Protect ‘Shadow Fleet’ — Bloomberg

Russia is studying the possibility of organizing military convoys, as well as attracting armed groups to protect tankers flying the Russian flag.

19.03.2026 - 09:46
Russian gas tanker drifting in the Mediterranean Sea threatens ecological disaster

Italy, France and seven other countries have appealed to the European Commission for urgent action.

17.03.2026 - 10:34
The EU proposed transporting oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz following the example of the Ukrainian “grain corridor”

The European Commission has proposed a “Black Sea” model for unblocking oil and gas exports through the Strait of Hormuz.

16.03.2026 - 17:25
Zelenskyy: easing US sanctions on oil will give Russia $10 billion

Partial easing of US sanctions against Russian oil on tankers could allow Russia to earn an additional $10 billion.

13.03.2026 - 17:30
Sweden Detains Second Russian Sanctioned Tanker

The Swedish Coast Guard has detained a Russian sanctioned vessel for the second time in a week.

13.03.2026 - 14:09