RUSSIA'S SHADOW FLEET & SANCTIONS EVASION
Russia's use of opaque shipping networks and unregulated tankers to circumvent Western oil sanctions, including interceptions, detentions and enforcement actions by European states
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Russia's 'Floating' Oil: A Temporary Reprieve That Solves Nothing
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3/17/2026, 3:55:02 AM
Any temporary easing of sanctions on Russian oil is unlikely to last, as global demand for large volumes of Russian crude remains limited. For Gulf states, maintaining sanctions on Russian oil represents a more favourable option than engaging in an all-out price war. The piece argues that the partial relief offers no durable solution to the underlying crisis in energy markets.
Greek Oil Tanker Struck by Missile or Drone Off Russian Black Sea Coast
RTOil tanker attacked off Russian coast
3/14/2026, 3:09:42 PM
A Greek-flagged oil tanker has been attacked by what Greek authorities described as a "missile or drone" off the Russian Black Sea coast. Athens' shipping ministry confirmed the incident, raising fresh concerns about the safety of commercial vessels in a waterway already volatile due to the Russia-Ukraine war. The attack marks another escalation in threats to civilian shipping in the Black Sea.
How Russia's crisis diplomacy lifted sanctions and infuriated Zelensky
RTHow Russia’s crisis diplomacy lifted sanctions and infuriated Zelensky
3/13/2026, 8:03:13 PM
Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev is reported to have played a pivotal role in securing the lifting of sanctions on Russian oil, a diplomatic coup that has angered both Brussels and Kyiv. The move underscores Moscow's ability to use back-channel negotiations to erode the Western sanctions regime built up since the invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelensky has expressed frustration at what he sees as a concession that rewards Russian aggression.
US Eases Russian Oil Sanctions to Calm Energy Markets
RTUS eases Russian oil sanctions
3/13/2026, 10:15:36 AM
The United States has temporarily eased sanctions on Russian oil in an effort to stabilise global energy markets, where crude prices have been surging in the wake of US-Israeli military strikes on Iran. The move marks a significant policy shift as Washington attempts to offset the energy supply disruptions caused by the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The suspension is expected to inject additional oil supply into markets rattled by the ongoing Iran crisis.