France moves on Russia’s shadow fleet: Sanctioned tanker caught off Saint-Nazaire with murky cargo past
The Benin-flagged vessel, blacklisted for ties to Russian oil, faces a fresh investigation by French prosecutors.
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Russia’s own forecast shows oil output collapsing by 2030
Moscow’s economic projections reveal that the energy sector can’t recover without Western technology.
Orbán and Fico defy Trump, EU on Russian energy as bloc prepares tariff response
Brussels is preparing new tariffs targeting Russian crude through Budapest and Bratislava
Russia controls 1 in 5 “shadow fleet” oil tankers worldwide to dodge sanctions and fund war
The deceptive practices emerged after Europe banned Russian seaborne imports in late 2022 in response to its aggression in Ukraine, forcing Moscow to redirect sales to India and China via longer, more expensive shipping routes requiring additional vessels.
Russian crypto, banks, and oil trade hit in EU’s proposed 19th sanctions package
The proposal bans Russian LNG, hits 118 vessels, and still needs approval from all member states to take effect.
War in Ukraine could end within months if Europe targets Russian oil buyers, US treasury chief says
Scott Bessent believes the war could be over in 60 or 90 days if Europe imposes tariffs of 50% to 100% on China and India.
“Major sanctions”: Trump doubts his ability to influence Putin, so he shifts responsibility onto Europe
“Major sanctions” on Russia will come only if other NATO nations do the same and Europe stops purchasing Russian oil, Trump said.
Even as West tries to choke Russian oil exports with sanctions, new ships are quietly ensuring steady sales
With disguised routes, offshore registrations, and lax insurance, Moscow dodges global restrictions to maintain military spending.
Ukraine hits Russia’s Ilsky refinery and Druzhba-linked pipeline station in one night — fire and disruption follow (video)
Strikes in Krasnodar Krai and Bryansk Oblast targeted vital facilities moving and processing oil for Russia’s war machine.
India defies US, keeps buying Russian oil, while sanctions bite Moscow
New Delhi rejects Trump’s demands, however, forcing Russia to negotiate in rupees and steep discounts.
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.
Putin choses visit to main Ukraine’s war sponsor instead of meeting with Zelenskyy, despite Trump’s deadline
Russia's president chose to showcase military ties with Beijing rather than respond to Washington's peace initiative, suggesting Moscow prioritizes anti-Western partnerships over cease-fire negotiations.
Reuters: Ukraine’s drone strikes force Russia’s Ust-Luga oil port to halve operations in September
Pipeline damage limits the terminal to 350,000 barrels per day, according to two Reuters sources.
Hungary bans Ukrainian commander over Russian pipeline hit — latest sign of Budapest acting as Kremlin’s proxy in EU
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó claimed recent Ukrainian strikes on the Druzhba pipeline allegedly harmed Hungary and Slovakia more than Russia.
Trump’s tariff strategy against India’s Russian oil purchases creates unexpected windfall for Chinese refineries
Beijing's state-owned refineries are stockpiling discounted Urals crude at 75,000 barrels daily, nearly double their normal intake.
Switzerland slashes Russian oil price cap to $ 47.6 in new EU sanctions package
Switzerland cut the price ceiling on Russian oil to $47.6 per barrel and banned 105 third-country vessels as part of the EU's 18th sanctions package.
G4Media: Romania investigates Russia over chlorine-tainted Azerbaijani oil bound for Europe
Authorities say the contamination could have corroded Petrobrazi refinery equipment, sparking a severe fuel shortage and disrupting European supplies.
Indian refineries stop buying Russian oil again after US tariffs – Bloomberg
Three of India's largest state-owned oil companies have stopped buying Russian crude in their next purchasing cycle after President Trump slapped 25% tariffs on Indian exports
ISW: Ahead of Trump’s 8 August deadline, Russian propagandists fuel White House division to avoid sanctions
Meanwhile, Russian officials still claim economic strength despite falling oil revenues and slowing household consumption.
Delhi turns to American, Canadian, and Emirati oil suppliers amid Western pressure
However, Russia remains its top oil source, keeping Moscow’s war machine alive and capable of killing more Ukrainian civilians.