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🇱🇾Admiral Nelson vs. the Shadow Fleet

May 15, 2026, 05:01 AM

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🛢🚢The UAE is secretly moving tankers through the Strait of Hormuz in an attempt to sell oil.

The United Arab Emirates recently moved several tankers carrying oil through the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reports, citing industry sources and shipping statistics. To prevent possible attacks from Iran, the ships' location-revealing transponders were turned off.

While the volumes of these shipments are significantly lower than the UAE's typical export volumes before the US-Israeli war with Iran, the attempts to transit the blocked strait highlight the risk-taking attitude of both producers and buyers, the agency notes.

State oil company Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC) was able to export at least 4 million barrels of Upper Zakum crude and 2 million barrels of Das crude in April on four tankers from terminals in the Persian Gulf, according to three sources, Kpler vessel tracking data and an analysis of SynMax satellite data.

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May 15, 2026, 05:01 AM

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🛳🇨🇳🇷🇺❄️Russia and China's active positioning in the Arctic increases the risk of hybrid threats to NATO's Arctic members.

Underwater cables, energy pipelines, satellite infrastructure, and communications systems could be at risk, according to an analytical https://cepa.org/comprehensive-reports/unleashing-defense-innovation/ from the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA).

Russia and China's activity in the region increases the risk of sabotage, cyber interference, and electronic warfare against allied critical infrastructure.

Traditional patrols will not be sufficient to protect the Arctic. NATO and European countries need to invest in cold-resistant drones, autonomous maritime patrol systems, underwater surveillance networks, and secure communications infrastructure.

The Arctic is becoming not only an area of ​​future competition for routes and resources but also a vulnerable zone for hybrid operations against NATO.

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May 15, 2026, 05:01 AM

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🚤🚀Mystery Naval Drone Found off the Coast of Lefkada, Greece

A mystery naval drone was discovered by local fishermen on Thursday afternoon near Cape Doukato in southern Lefkada. The black vessel, found inside a sea cave with its engine reportedly still running, was equipped with advanced technology including sensor domes and communication antennas. Personnel from the Hellenic Coast Guard and the Ministry of National Defense retrieved the craft and towed it to the port of Vassiliki, where experts are currently investigating its origin and intended mission.

Authorities are considering a potential link to Ukraine following a series of successful operations against the Russian shadow fleet in the Mediterranean. Recent examples of such activity include the December attack on the tanker Qendil off the Libyan coast and a March explosion that severely damaged the LNG carrier Arctic Metagas near Malta.

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May 15, 2026, 05:01 AM

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⛴❌Russian fuel tanker to test Trump's blockade near Cuban shores

The vessel Sea Horse, believed to be carrying nearly 200,000 barrels of Russian gasoil, is en route to Cuba amidst a deepening energy crisis on the island. This voyage serves as a significant test for the maritime blockade enforced by President Donald Trump's administration, which has already resulted in the seizure of at least nine ships linked to illicit oil transport. Due to severe fuel shortages, electricity generation has plummeted, and satellite data indicates that nighttime light levels in Cuba have dropped by as much as 50 percent.

Pressure on Havana has mounted following the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and the subsequent halt of oil shipments from Venezuela. Analysts report that the Sea Horse received its cargo via a ship-to-ship transfer off the coast of Cyprus, making its arrival vital as the country's existing fuel reserves are expected to last only until late March.

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May 15, 2026, 05:01 AM

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🚢🛢📈Russian tanker fails to deliver diesel to Cuba

The sanctioned Russian tanker Universal, sent to Cuba with a cargo of diesel, is stuck approximately 1,600 kilometers from the island, Bloomberg https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-05/russian-fuel-tanker-stalls-off-cuban-coast-amid-us-blockade. According to vessel tracking data, it aborted its voyage in mid-April and has been adrift in the ocean since.

The Universal is carrying nearly 270,000 barrels of diesel, according to Vortexa. Only one tanker, the Anatoly Kolodkin, has managed to deliver oil to Cuba this year. But this was only possible because Washington granted it permission to reach the island, which the US initiated a naval blockade on earlier this year.

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May 15, 2026, 05:01 AM

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🚀🛳Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich escorted about six vessels near the British coast in April

The Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich escorted about six merchant and support vessels, as well as one submarine, near the coast of Great Britain during April, while being under continuous surveillance by ships and aircraft of the Royal Navy.

According to the British side, ships and aircraft of the Royal Navy continuously monitored the Russian frigate throughout the month.

The Russian frigate escorted one submarine, as well as about six merchant and support vessels, which were sailing between the Baltic Sea, the Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea.

Among the ships that accompanied the Admiral Grigorovich, British analysts name the tankers MV Triumf, MV Kolodkin, MV Gefest and MV Universal.

The Navy Lookout article notes that Russia is increasingly using warships to cover the so-called “shadow fleet” that transports oil to circumvent sanctions.

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May 15, 2026, 05:01 AM

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❗️New members of the shadow fleet

New members of the shadow fleet of Russia have been identified. These are the tankers SILIA T, IMO 9995753 and MINERVA ASTRA, IMO 9893008. Both ships are registered under the flag of Greece. Repeated voyages of these vessels transporting oil from the port of Novorossiysk have been recorded.

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May 15, 2026, 05:01 AM

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❗️New members of the shadow fleet

New members of the shadow fleet of Russia have been identified. These are the tankers ORIENT M, IMO 9907225 and CLEAROCEAN FUYO, IMO 9407275. Both tankers are registered under the flag of Singapore. Repeated voyages of these vessels transporting Russian oil have been recorded.

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May 15, 2026, 05:01 AM

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⛴🛢Arctic Port Vitino May Start Export Transshipment of Naphtha

The Russian Arctic port of Vitino, located in the Kandalaksha Bay of the White Sea, may begin export transshipment of naphtha in May 2026. Industry sources and LSEG data indicate that the port began receiving railway shipments of stable natural gasoline (naphtha) in late March. Currently, two tankers are awaiting loading in the port's waters: the Yorik, with a deadweight of 21,866 tons, and the Tigul, with a deadweight of 52,642 tons. Vitino’s location enables shipments to be sent both westward, bypassing the Danish straits and the English Channel, and eastward via the Northern Sea Route.

Following an extensive modernization, the terminal began receiving Arctic diesel from Russian refineries in May 2025 and launched tanker deliveries for northern regions in June of the same year.

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May 15, 2026, 05:01 AM

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📜⛴🥷The Ukrainian State Intelligence Service has published data on 12 more tankers and over 200 captains of the shadow fleet of Russia

The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense has https://war-sanctions.gur.gov.ua/transport/ships?f[pub_id]=285 data on 12 tankers, as well as over 200 captains of the shadow fleet, which transported cargo in the interests of Russia and products stolen from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.

The updated list includes 10 tankers of the so-called "shadow fleet" under convenient and false flags, with an opaque ownership structure, as well as two tankers of Greek shipping companies.

"All of them are united by the transportation of oil and petroleum products in the interests of large Russian oil and gas companies - Surgutneftegaz, Rosneft, Novatek, Lukoil, etc. Such exports are the main source of funding for the Russian military budget for waging war against Ukraine," the GUR noted.

All tankers published today and almost all of the published captains are already under Ukrainian sanctions.

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Apr 5, 2026, 04:05 AM

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📜👮In France, the captain of a Russian shadow fleet tanker was sentenced to prison

A criminal court in Brest has sentenced 39-year-old Chinese citizen Chen Zhangjie, who commanded the sanctioned tanker Boracay, to one year in prison and a fine of 150,000 euros for his categorical refusal to follow the orders of the French military.

The incident occurred in September 2025 off the coast of Brittany, when the French Navy attempted to inspect the vessel in international waters. According to prosecutors, the captain's hostile behavior forced the military to perform dangerous maneuvers that could have led to a serious accident.

The investigation revealed that the Boracay was transporting Russian oil to India under a fake Benin flag in an attempt to bypass European sanctions. In addition to the crew, two armed guards from a Russian private security company were on board to monitor the sailors and gather intelligence.

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Apr 5, 2026, 04:05 AM

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📜Czech Republic sanctions Russian who insured tankers of "shadow fleet"

The Czech government has approved the addition of Russian citizen Konstantin Rogach to the sanctions list due to his involvement in insuring tankers of the Russian "shadow fleet".

The decision was announced by Foreign Minister Petr Macinka. According to him, Rogach has a long-term residence permit in the Czech Republic and has been involved in the insurance of oil tankers belonging to the so-called "shadow fleet" of Russia for the past three years. Rogach is a Russian citizen who recently received Israeli citizenship.

"For the past decade or so, he has provided commercial services in the field of international maritime transportation through companies based in Russia, Cyprus and the Czech Republic, and for the past three years, this individual has knowingly brokered insurance for oil tankers operating as part of the so-called Russian shadow fleet," Macinka said.

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Apr 5, 2026, 04:05 AM

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🛳🇬🇧🥷Great Britain is preparing an additional landing ship, RFA Lyme Bay, before launching in the Hormuz Prototo to combat sea mines.

The ship is planned to be equipped with autonomous underwater drones, supported by artificial intelligence, which will be able to detect and neutralize threats on the seabed, reports The Times.

British Defense Minister John Gealey has already proposed a plan to send the 176-meter Bay-class vessel to the region.

Lyme Bay serves as a command center for coordinating the operation of underwater drones across a multinational operation involving the United States and France.

The main goal of the mission is the creation of a protected corridor for the safe passage of civilian tankers from naphtha.

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Apr 5, 2026, 04:05 AM

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🇮🇳⛴Indian Navy is Quietly Guiding the Country’s Ships Through Strait of Hormuz

Indian government officials confirmed in media reports that the country continues to quietly guide its ships out of the Persian Gulf. The reports indicate that after contact with the Iranians to ensure safe passage, the government launched “Operation Urja Suraksha” to guide and protect critical shipping out of the region.

The IANS News Service detailed the operation with confidential information from government sources. According to the report, the operation is underway with the “highest degree of caution and minimal publicity” to ensure the safe evacuation of the Indian-flagged ships.

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Apr 5, 2026, 04:05 AM

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❌🚢Oman Suspends Operations at Key Arabian Sea Port After Drone Strike

The Omani Port of Salalah, located on the Arabian Sea, came under attack on Saturday morning, March 29. The government’s official news agency condemned an Iranian attack, saying it was impinging on its sovereignty while noting that the port was providing a vital lifeline to the region.

Two Iranian drones targeted the port, with videos showing one drone striking and damaging one of the large container cranes. There were no vessels at the berth, but the image shows the arms of the crane broken and hanging down, with a section apparently in the water after the attack.

The official statement said that one foreign expatriate worker had suffered moderate injuries. It confirmed the damage to one crane and said operations at the port were suspended while a damage assessment was underway.

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Apr 5, 2026, 04:05 AM

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🚢🚢🚢Nearly 40 shadow fleet tankers are stuck in the Gulf of Finland

Due to the situation in Ust-Luga, one of Russia's largest oil ports, a significant part of the country's shadow fleet has become stranded in the Gulf of Finland. According to the Estonian Navy, there are currently about 40 vessels unable to continue their journey. Lieutenant Alexander Espenberg, a Navy information officer, noted that the main danger from such a large number of uncontrolled ships is the high risk of large-scale sea pollution.

The Estonian side emphasizes that it is extremely difficult to assess real risks because these tankers usually do not enter the country's territorial waters. This deprives Estonia of the opportunity to conduct regular technical inspections of the sanctioned vessels. As a result, dozens of ships with questionable insurance and worn-out equipment remain in international waters without proper oversight, creating a constant environmental threat to the entire Baltic region.

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Apr 5, 2026, 04:05 AM

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❌⛴🛢Russian oil companies may declare force majeure over attacks on Baltic ports

Russian oil companies have warned buyers that they may declare force majeure for supplies from major Baltic Sea ports as Ukraine continues attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, Reuters reported on Friday, citing industry sources.

According to them, on March 27, Ukrainian drones attacked the port in Ust-Luga, where a fire caused by an earlier strike on Wednesday is still ongoing.

Oil loading at the port has been suspended since Wednesday, and the port administration has not given an official deadline for the resumption of exports.

One of the sources said that oil loading from the Ust-Luga terminal may not resume until mid-April.

Primorsk, another major Russian port on the Baltic Sea, was also hit in the recent attacks, although it partially resumed oil and fuel loading on Thursday.

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Apr 5, 2026, 04:05 AM

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🚀🔥"There is damage. No casualties." Ukrainian drones have again successfully attacked the Russian Baltic export port of Ust-Luga.

Damage was sustained at the Baltic port of Ust-Luga as a result of an attack by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on Sunday, Leningrad Region Governor Alexander Drozdenko reported on his Telegram channel, without providing details.

"There is damage at the port of Ust-Luga. No casualties," the statement read.

Over the past week, the Baltic ports of Primorsk and Ust-Luga have been attacked by UAVs several times.

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Apr 5, 2026, 04:05 AM

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🚢🇲🇾Malaysian ships allowed to pass through Strait of Hormuz

Malaysian authorities are currently working to release Malaysian oil tankers and their crew members so they can resume their journeys home.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Iranian authorities have agreed to allow Malaysian ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Malaysian authorities are currently working to release Malaysian oil tankers and their crew members so they can resume their journeys home. He noted that this will help alleviate some of the disruptions to energy and resource supplies caused by the situation in the region.

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions to global oil and gas supplies could affect Malaysia. However, the official said the country is in a relatively better position thanks to the ability of national energy company Petronas to manage supplies and ensure energy stability.

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Apr 5, 2026, 04:05 AM

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🚢🚀Libya is towing the damaged Russian tanker Arctic Metagaz to prevent an environmental disaster

The Libyan authorities have begun an operation to transport the Russian tanker Arctic Metagaz, which had been drifting in the Mediterranean Sea for three weeks. The vessel, belonging to the Russian Federation's shadow fleet, was damaged in a suspected sea drone attack. For a long time, the unguided ship posed a serious threat to maritime safety and the environment in the region.

Representatives of the Libyan Coast Guard reported that the tanker carrying a cargo of liquefied gas is currently being towed to a safe area near the city of Zuwara on the western coast. This step will help prevent a possible spill and stabilize the situation in the Mediterranean. Currently, specialists are assessing the technical condition of the vessel to make further decisions.

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Apr 1, 2026, 06:00 AM

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🚀⛴Unknown drones hit shadow fleet vessel in Black Sea near Istanbul

The Altura tanker, carrying 140,000 tons of oil from Novorossiysk, was attacked by drones on March 26 at around 00:30 14 miles from the Bosphorus, Turkish media reported.

Turkey's transport minister said the strike hit the engine room, there were 27 sailors on board and "all of them were unharmed."

The tanker is part of the "shadow fleet" and is under sanctions by Ukraine, the EU, Switzerland, and the UK.

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Apr 1, 2026, 06:00 AM

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💵⛴Chinese container ship pays for passage through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time

The container ship Newvoyager, which is linked to a Chinese company, has made a payment to Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This is the first confirmed case of a vessel with a Chinese footprint in its ownership entering into such a deal.

According to ship registries, the formal owner of the Panama-flagged vessel is Bengbu Shengda Transportation from Anhui province. The operational management is carried out by Shanghai-based United Pioneer Shipping, while the ultimate beneficiary remains unknown.

The transit was organized by a Chinese maritime service company, which acted as an intermediary and made the payment to the Iranian side. The amount and the payment mechanism were not disclosed.

Thus, the Newvoyager became another vessel to pay for passage through the route since its emergence, but the first case with a clearly established link to Chinese ownership.

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Apr 1, 2026, 06:00 AM

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💰🛢India Buys 60 Million Barrels of Russian Oil at $5-$15 Premium for April - Bloomberg

Indian refiners have bought about 60 million barrels of Russian crude for delivery next month, easing concerns about a shortage as the Middle East war tightens global supplies.

The shipments were bought at a premium of $5 to $15 per barrel to Brent, according to the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the subject. That's roughly the same level as purchases for the current month but more than double February's level, according to analyst firm Kpler.

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Apr 1, 2026, 06:00 AM

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🇬🇧❗️British Armed Forces granted permission to board Russian tankers in British waters

British military personnel will be able to board vessels belonging to the Russian "shadow fleet" transiting through British waters, the British government https://www.gov.uk/government/news/shadow-fleet-set-to-be-interdicted-in-uk-waters-in-latest-blow-to-russia in a statement/

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has agreed that the British Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies will now be able to intercept vessels that have been sanctioned by Britain and are transiting through British waters.

This comes after the Royal Navy supported allies in monitoring and tracking several "shadow fleet" ships to enable their interception in European and Mediterranean waters in recent weeks.

The move, described by the British government as the latest blow to Russia's "shadow fleet" that is fueling its barbaric war, comes as the prime minister arrives at the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) summit in Helsinki on March 26 to discuss security in the region and how partners can combat an increasingly aggressive Russia.

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Apr 1, 2026, 06:00 AM

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💵Iran demands up to $2 million for tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran is tightening its control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz by introducing new shipping rules and demanding significant transit fees. According to CNN, the fee for a single oil tanker can reach up to 2 million dollars. These actions are part of Iran's broader strategy aimed at increasing economic and political pressure on Israel and the US amid regional escalation.

The news outlet's sources indicate that the Iranian authorities intend to legalize a "new legal regime" in the strait to further deter Western countries. Tehran's representatives openly state their intention to continue pressuring their opponents by using control over this key maritime artery. Such a policy occurs against the backdrop of a critical rise in tensions in the Middle East, which threatens the stability of global energy supplies.

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Apr 1, 2026, 06:00 AM

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🚀🔥Ukraine Attacks Russia's Largest Baltic Port with Drones

On the night of March 25, Ukrainian drones attacked the Ust-Luga seaport in the Leningrad Region, according to regional Governor Alexander Drozdenko. According to preliminary reports, no one was injured. A fire broke out on the port premises, and firefighters are working to extinguish it. Ust-Luga is Russia's largest port on the Baltic Sea and the second largest in the country after Novorossiysk on the Black Sea. Ust-Luga's fuel terminals export crude oil, naphtha, fuel oil, jet fuel, and gas oil.

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Apr 1, 2026, 06:00 AM

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❗️Shadow Fleet in the North Sea

On March 29, the sanctioned Russian tankers BELUGA, IMO 9524451 and ONEGA, IM 9384459, are expected to arrive in Murmansk. The ships are part of the Russian shadow fleet and have repeatedly carried out oil transportation voyages.

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Apr 1, 2026, 06:00 AM

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❗️Russia uses forged documents for international maritime oil transportation

The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine has discovered the use of a false flag and a forged insurance certificate by a sanctioned vessel of the Russian so-called "shadow fleet" PAZ (IMO 9233765). The owner of the vessel is Boom Trading Ltd, which is registered in the Marshall Islands, writes the Central Intelligence Agency.

The PAZ vessel, which is under sanctions by the US, EU, UK and Ukraine, left the port of Murmansk (Russia) to deliver 140 thousand tons of Russian oil to the PRC. The exporter of this oil is PJSC Gazpromneft.

Since March 2025, this tanker has been using a false flag of Curacao . At the same time, the tanker has false insurance. The vessel declares the use of an insurance certificate from the German company Seaguard P&I. However, there is no information in the German registers about the existence or registration of such a commercial structure.

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Apr 1, 2026, 06:00 AM

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🚀🚢Thousands of soldiers and dozens of ships are simulating a Russian attack in the Black Sea as part of a NATO exercise.

Sea Shield is the largest naval exercise taking place in the Black Sea this year. More than 2,500 soldiers from 12 NATO member states will be training together. Among them are soldiers from countries such as Italy, France, Germany and the United States.

The exercise has a simple scenario: NATO is training to repel a Russian attack in the Black Sea. During the first week, the Romanian navy must resist, they must repel the attack, and in the second week of the exercise, allied forces will arrive here.

There are many scenarios, sequences that the military repeats: destroying mines, firing live ammunition at sea, and also airborne landings - practically, helicopters will arrive on board frigates to deliver additional troops.

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Apr 1, 2026, 06:00 AM

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💵📉US claims Russia's oil revenues declined after sanctions eased

According to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the temporary lifting of restrictions on Russian oil products did not lead to an increase in Moscow's income. He noted that Russia's oil exports fell by about 25%, as other countries avoid purchasing this raw material. Bessent emphasized that the 30-day sanctions-free period did not increase the aggressor's financial inflows but, on the contrary, contributed to their reduction

The American minister stressed that the main factor in Russia's profit remains the global energy price. According to the analysis, the maximum additional amount Russia could have received from the easing of the regime was only two billion dollars - this is equivalent to just one day of the country's budget. At the same time, Bessent acknowledged that Russia continues to earn thanks to China, which buys about 90% of Russian oil, though the US currently lacks the ability to apply similar restrictions to Beijing

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