Tag: Russia

The European Union did not approve its 18th package of sanctions against Russia on 15 July, according to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, following a meeting of foreign ministers in Brussels.

President Donald Trump announced a significant shift in U.S. policy toward the war in Ukraine by committing to send advanced weapons, including Patriot air defense systems, and threatening new sanctions on Russia.

According Reuters exclusive insights, the European Commission is expected to propose a floating price cap on Russian oil as part of its next sanctions package against Russia, aiming to overcome internal EU resistance.

The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has issued an alert to highlight to all parties that the sanctions imposed against Russia by the United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK), and European Union (EU) may directly affect any vessels owned or operated by Russian entities and/or involved in trade to Russia. 

Greek shipping companies calling at Russian ports are stepping up vessel security following a series of mysterious blasts in recent months that have damaged tankers linked to Moscow’s oil trade.

Dutch authorities have launched a criminal investigation into a wholesale company near Rotterdam, suspected of violating European sanctions against Russia.

On 6 July, the Russian Ministry of Transport reported a leak of liquid ammonia during cargo handling operations aboard the tanker Eco Wizard at the Ust-Luga seaport in the Leningrad Region in Russia. 

The first Russian-built ice-class tanker for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is expected to go into operation in the second half of this year at the Arctic LNG 2 plant. 

On 17 June, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced a major expansion of sanctions against Russia, targeting "shadow fleet" vessels. 

The EU Commission has put forward a proposal to gradually and effectively stop the import of Russian gas and oil into the EU by the end of 2027.