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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.
Russia’s ghost fleet circles the oceans as buyers vanish
Major oil refineries in India and China increasingly refuse Russian deliveries.
Ukraine coordinates with EU on 20th sanctions package targeting Russian oil revenues
Kyiv's proposals emphasize cutting oil revenues, restricting Russia’s shadow fleet, and countering propaganda.
New Zealand hits Russian oil shadow fleet with 65 new sanctions after insurer scandal
Days after Reuters revealed a New Zealand insurer facilitated tens of billions in sanctioned oil trade, Wellington announced Thursday it is sanctioning 65 shadow fleet vessels and actors from Belarus, Iran and North Korea involved in Russian oil operations.
Baltic network fuels Russia’s Shadow Fleet, helping Moscow evade sanctions
Two Baltic-linked bunker tankers refueled Russian oil ships hundreds of times between June 2024 and March 2025, a joint investigation shows, revealing how private firms exploit sanctions loopholes to keep Moscow’s energy exports flowing.
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.
ISW: Russia steps up covert and overt attacks on Europe — NATO races to reinforce defenses
The think tank describes Moscow’s actions as part of “Phase 0,” the psychological and informational groundwork for a potential future war with NATO.
Germany deploys helicopter after “military” drones shut Munich airport again
The drones escaped before they could be identified — over 6,500 travelers were affected.
Russian “shadow fleet” tanker suspected of involvement in Danish drone incursions resumes voyage after French detention
The Boracay, linked to Russia’s clandestine fleet that helps fund Moscow’s war effort, was detained by French authorities on 27 September.
ISW: Russian oil tankers cruising NATO waters suspected in NATO airspace drone intrusions
Investigators probe a pattern of drone incursions coinciding with shadow fleet ships in NATO waters.
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.
Zelenskyy proposes drone-killer network to stop attacks over Europe
Combining Ukraine’s frontline experience with modern air defenses, mobile units, and drone interceptors could end Moscow’s freedom to strike from the air.
Russia doesn’t seek peace. It seeks escalation — 18 attacks on NATO in September show it
Unable to crush Ukraine by force, Moscow now strikes at the perception of safety in Europe, using drones, bombers, and propaganda to erode unity.
Barrels up, cash down: Russia’s crude problem gets rough
Record oil exports usually signal strength—but Russia’s surge masks economic trouble.
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.
Australia slashes Russian oil price cap 21% while sanctioning 95 shadow fleet tankers
The coordinated Western assault on Putin's energy revenues intensifies as Australia joins allies in targeting the maritime network.
Ukrainian drones shutdown of Russia’s key Baltic oil terminal for first time
Ukrainian Security Service drones struck Russia's Primorsk oil port on 12 Sept, damaging two shadow fleet tankers and forcing the first-ever suspension of operations at the Baltic Sea terminal that exports $100 million worth of oil products daily.
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.
EU’s new Russian sanctions package will not be as expected
EU prepares 19th sanctions package targeting Russian shadow fleet and evasion tactics while leaving energy sales that fund Ukraine war intact.