Category: Russia
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Insurance checks instituted for Russian shadow fleet passing through the Baltic
Insurance checks instituted for Russian shadow fleet passing through the Baltic A number of European nations have followed the lead taken by the UK in demanding insurance details from Russian-linked ships passing through their waters, something that is expected to put pressure on Russia’s exports through the Baltic. The UK started this crackdown in October,…
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Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker sinks, another runs aground in Kerch Strait
Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker sinks, another runs aground in Kerch Strait Two tankers linked to the so-called Russian ‘shadow fleet’ encountered a storm near the Kerch Strait and were heavily damaged. As a result, one of the vessels split into two and sank while the other one ran aground. The post Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker…
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EU sanctions another 50 Russia-linked ships
EU sanctions another 50 Russia-linked ships The European Union has unveiled its latest package of sanctions against Russia, with around 50 ships from the shadow fleet targeted. EU foreign ministers are expected to formally adopt the sanctions package on Monday. Further sanctions are expected in the new year when Poland takes over the presidency of…