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.
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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.
Ukraine exposes 1,000-ship Russian “shadow fleet” using fake flags to fund war
Ukraine's new tracking portal reveals how Moscow transforms stolen grain and oil into weapons funding,
Panama just slammed the door on Russia’s shadow fleet — tankers over 15 years old now blacklisted
The world’s largest shipping registry just threw a wrench into Moscow’s oil smuggling machine.
Thousands of lives are at stake this week as Washington holds key to peace, says Zelenskyy’s top aide
Head of the Ukrainian Presidential Office Andrii Yermak argued that decisive US action, targeting Russia’s energy and financial arteries, can bring Vladimir Putin’s war to an end.
Ukrainian foreign minister says 70% of Russia’s shadow oil fleet passes under NATO’s nose
As Warsaw assumes regional leadership, Ukraine calls for bold action on Kremlin oil tankers.
Russian prestigious School of Economics opens first master’s programme on circumventing Western sanctions
A Moscow educational institution has launched a two-year program, costing $6,000 per year, designed to prepare students for work in state corporations navigating international restrictions.
Frontline report: Russia’s oil smugglers are running out of ocean as UK freezes 100+ shadow fleet tankers
Insurance firms, legal services, and port facilities across Europe are now off-limits to any vessel connected to Russia's price cap violations, forcing tankers into increasingly circuitous routes to avoid detection.
EU agrees on new Russia sanctions package targeting energy and finance
Ambassadors greenlight the 18th sanctions round ahead of formal Council approval: Malta and Slovakia dropped their vetoes after receiving key guarantees.
Ukraine’s Intelligence: Explosion disables Russian shadow fleet tanker, carrying 1 million barrels of sanctioned oil
The Vilamoura, carrying crude oil, was previously spotted at Russian ports and is now under tow.
New Zealand pledges $9.5 million in Ukraine aid ahead of NATO Summit
Wellington announces a fresh support package just as PM Luxon prepares to meet global leaders in The Hague.
Russia kills Ukrainian civilians on unprecedented scale since Trump’s peace efforts, while West debates sanctions in slow motion
With no pressure, Russia turns every negotiation into a smokescreen.