Canada just sanctioned 100 Russian “shadow fleet” tankers — plus drone and cyber suppliers behind the front lines
Ottawa says the new measures raise the economic cost of Russia’s invasion and reinforce coordinated G7 pressure on the Kremlin.
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Three thermal power plants down, 12-hour blackouts introduced in Ukraine, as Russia executes freeze-out terror
Putin abandons occupation for a strategy of rendering Ukraine unlivable.
Ukraine locks in US gas supplies through Greece until 2050
Ukraine has secured regular supplies of American liquefied natural gas through Greek terminals under a memorandum signed between Naftogaz and Atlantic-see LNG Trade that extends until 2050.
EU finally approves 19th Russian sanctions package, banning Russian LNG and more shadow fleet vessels
Slovakia lifted its holdout position after securing energy price guarantees from the European Commission.
European operator confirms it can halt Russian LNG shipments by 2027, replacing supplies with US gas
With sanctions on the horizon, European nations plan to sever Moscow’s grip on energy.
Reuters: Turkey’s billion‑dollar gas shift could collapse Russia’s last major foothold in Europe
Ankara’s plan to meet more than half its gas demand with domestic fields and US LNG may end Moscow’s energy dominance.
Eight EU countries continue to buy Russian gas – EU spokesperson
The European Commission announced a full ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports on Friday, marking a major step to end the EU’s reliance on Moscow.
Canada’s pension cash is moving Putin’s $4 billion gas cargoes—end it now
Backed by Canadian pension money and Chinese firms, Arctic tankers carried billions of Putin’s gas across NATO waters last year.
US pressures Europe to sanction India while importing Russian uranium and palladium
he 50% tariff escalation followed India's rejection of Trump's request for Nobel Peace Prize nomination, according to sources, pushing New Delhi toward stronger ties with China.
After backlash, Austria scrambles to clarify: no return to Gazprom after Russia’s war in Ukraine
“Once the war is over, this must of course be taken into account,” Austria's energy official Zehetner said earlier.
Frontline report: Europe targets Putin’s shadow fleet, Russia answers with warplane
Jaguar incident shows how far Russia will go to keep the oil flowing.
Ukraine sanctions Novatek: Will the West finally follow?
Bloodstained LNG flows freely into European markets despite Ukraine's sanctions.
Ukraine takes aim at Russia’s sanctions-proof energy giant
Blacklisting Novatek and 18 subsidiaries, Kyiv urges EU to close loophole allowing private Russian gas to fund war.
EU tightens grip on Russian LNG with conditional transshipment ban
EU imposes targeted Russian LNG transshipment restrictions, allowing select exceptions for energy security.
EU pays Russia more for fossil fuels than it gives Ukraine in aid, report finds
Despite public declarations of support for Ukraine, most major European powers commit minimal percentages of their economies to aid, while simultaneously purchasing Russian fossil fuels worth €3.2 billion more than their financial assistance to Kyiv in 2024, helping Russia to fund its war against Ukraine.
Europe spends € 2 billion a month on Russian oil and LNG—more than its aid to Ukraine
Two investigations expose Europe’s energy contradiction: while pledging to cut ties with Moscow, the EU continues to spend billions on Russian oil and Arctic gas—much of it transported by sanctioned icebreakers.
Bloomberg: Europe seeks Australian gas to reduce Russian energy dependence
LNG vessel Elisa Ardea heads to France’s Dunkirk, potentially marking Australia’s first gas delivery to Europe since 2022.
Lithuanian President Nauseda: Europe can not contain Russia without US
With Russian aggression looming, Lithuania’s president warns that Europe can’t defend itself without a strong US partnership.
Bloomberg: EU is likely to delay Russian energy phase-out plan
"EU delays Russian energy phase-out plan amid record LNG imports, as ten member states push for stricter measures while the Europen Commission aims for complete independence by 2027.
Novatek: Putin’s sanctions-proof gas weapon hiding in plain sight
While Europe banned Russian pipeline gas, an Arctic gas giant quietly doubled its EU market share.