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Turkey has already used half of its new corn quota
Turkey’s corn import quota, which started on May 1, is already half-filled — although it is scheduled to run until the end of July.

The US proposes to confiscate oil from tankers of Russia’s “shadow fleet”
The bill proposes to seize oil from tankers of the Russian “shadow fleet” and to create a fund to enforce sanctions.

Shipowners of sanctioned fleet trying to meet with Trump administration, media reports
A representative of the 2Rivers company (formerly Coral), which is considered one of the key players in the activities of the so-called shadow fleet of the Russian Federation, is seeking meetings with the administration of the new US president.

The US imposed sanctions against three more companies and ships that ignored the “price ceiling” for Rosneft
The United States has imposed sanctions on three companies and three vessels involved in the sale of Russian oil at a price higher than the “price ceiling.”

The US will check shipowners for violating sanctions on Russian oil
The U.S. Treasury Department has asked shipping companies to provide information on 100 tankers suspected of violating Russian oil sanctions.

The US will monitor Russia’s actions in the Black Sea
After Russia’s withdrawal from the Grain Agreement, the United States of America emphasized that it would monitor Russia’s activities in the Black Sea.

The US State Department called for the continuation of the Grain Agreement
The US State Department emphasized the need to continue the Black Sea Grain Initiative.

The US is considering a draft law related to the Black Sea
The bill on security in the Black Sea region of 2023 was submitted to the US Senate. In particular, it is about support for the Three Seas Initiative and military activity in the Black Sea.

Photo of the day: how the US loads a Bradley infantry fighting vehicle for Ukraine onto a ship
A shipment of more than 60 US Bradleys was shipped from the port of Charleston, South Carolina.

The US and its allies are discussing a “ceiling price” for russian oil products
The United States and its allies are discussing new sanctions against the russian oil industry.