Tankers
Zelenskyy urged Europe not to release detained tankers of the “shadow fleet”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on allies in Europe not to release detained tankers with Russian oil.
Russia circumvents sanctions to obtain spare parts for the sanctioned fleet
Russia has created a global network that allows the country to receive spare parts for Finnish company Wärtsilä engines through intermediaries, despite Western sanctions.
US seizes another sanctioned Russian tanker in the Caribbean Sea
The tanker Sagitta, which is part of the so-called “shadow fleet”, was detained as part of a US operation.
Greek tankers transported over 52 million tons of Russian crude oil in 2025
In total, in 2025, tankers owned by companies from Greece made 447 voyages from Russian ports in the Baltic Sea.
Germany steps up action against Russia’s “shadow fleet” in its waters
Tanker vessels have been banned from passing through German territorial waters in the North and Baltic Seas.
Britain may sell oil from Russia’s “shadow fleet” to finance Ukraine, media report
Britain is considering selling oil from Russian “shadow fleet” tankers to finance Ukraine.
At least 20% of the “shadow fleet” vessels have stopped, — Zelenskyy
Thanks to pressure measures coordinated between Ukraine and other states, at least 20% of the “shadow fleet” vessels have been stopped.
Rosneft tankers stuck in the sea near Asia
At least 12 Urals oil tankers are anchored off the southern coast of Oman, some since mid-December.
Insurance for Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea increased by 200%
The cost of insurance for tankers transporting Russian oil from the Black Sea has increased by 200%. Freight rates have also increased.
The EU may adopt the 20th package of sanctions against Russia in February: what is known
In the new sanctions package, Finland and Sweden called for a ban on the export of luxury goods to Russia and the servicing of Russian oil tankers.
