shadow fleet tankers
Russian Oil Tanker Reverses Course in Baltic Sea Following US Sanctions: Impact on India-Russia Oil Trade
Oct 29, 2025 09:56 pm CST
An India-bound tanker carrying Russian crude oil has made a U-turn in the Baltic Sea following recent US sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, signaling potential major disruptions in the oil trade between Russia and India. The vessel Furia, loaded with 730,000 barrels of Urals crude, is now idling at sea as Indian refiners reassess their Russian oil purchases amid tightening international restrictions.
EU Implements 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia: Targeting Energy Revenues and Diplomatic Movement
Oct 23, 2025 04:34 am CST
The European Union has agreed on its 19th sanctions package against Russia, focusing on reducing Moscow's oil and gas revenues by accelerating the ban on Russian LNG imports to 2027 and blacklisting over 100 "shadow fleet" tankers. The measures also include new travel restrictions on Russian diplomats suspected of espionage, requiring them to report travel plans to host countries. The package will be formally adopted ahead of Ukrainian President Zelensky's appearance at the upcoming EU summit in Brussels.