Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Belgrade, Serbia, meeting with President Aleksandar Vucic to discuss humanitarian aid, trade, and Ukraine's path to the EU. Zelenskyy also announced an agreement with the U.S. for monthly deliveries of interceptor missiles, though he noted they are insufficient to meet Ukraine's needs.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports that defense forces successfully struck a tanker, a pontoon bridge, and other Russian military targets during the night of July 22-23.
Russia conducted one of its most severe ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv since the war began, resulting in at least one death and 16 injuries, prompting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to urgently call for more air defense systems.
Ukraine has intensified its drone attacks against Russian ships in the Black Sea, targeting two large Russia-linked oil tankers. These actions mark an escalation in naval engagements.
Russian missile strikes on Kyiv districts resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries, causing new power outages in several regions. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces conducted a series of attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, including tankers, an oil depot, and an air force base.
Russia has accused Ukraine of terrorism in the Sea of Azov after Ukraine launched an 'unprecedented' drone assault targeting Russian shipping. These attacks have forced Russia to relocate over 50 ships to Taman and have disrupted a strategically important export route.
Ukrainian drones launched multiple attacks on Russian oil depots in the Stavropol and Tver regions, causing fires, and struck two Russian tankers in the Azov Sea. These strikes are part of Ukraine's self-defense efforts targeting Russian energy infrastructure.
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Ukrainian forces launched a drone attack in the Sea of Azov, reportedly hitting eight to nine Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers. These tankers were allegedly transporting fuel to Crimea, marking a significant strike against Russia's maritime logistics.
An Indian captain, Ajay Pant, has been arrested in the UK and charged with breaching sanctions after his Russian oil tanker was intercepted in the English Channel. The vessel was en route to India from Russia.
British forces intercepted and seized a suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker in the English Channel. The vessel is accused of funding the war in Ukraine, with video footage showing British marines boarding the tanker.
France has intercepted and seized an oil tanker in the Atlantic Ocean that is believed to be part of Russia's 'shadow fleet.' The action has drawn strong condemnation from the Kremlin, which labeled it as 'piracy'.
The sanctioned Russian tanker Universal, carrying crucial oil supplies for Cuba, spent weeks maneuvering aimlessly in the Sargasso Sea before changing course, possibly due to fears of U.S. intervention.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed skepticism and sought clarification from the US regarding Russian President Putin's proposal for a ceasefire on May 9, Victory Day. Kyiv questioned whether the offer was a genuine peace gesture or merely an attempt to secure a disruption-free parade in Moscow.
A Russian tanker carrying fuel and natural gas has been adrift for weeks in the Mediterranean Sea following a drone attack, prompting environmental disaster fears after a rescue effort failed.
Estonia has stated that detaining Russian tankers in the Baltic Sea poses too great a risk. The declaration highlights the complexities and potential repercussions of such actions in the region.
A new wave of massive Russian air attacks across Ukraine during daylight hours has resulted in at least 10 deaths, according to Kyiv, which condemned the escalation. Moscow has also rejected a proposed energy truce for the Easter period.
The Arctic Metagaz was abandoned in the Mediterranean after it was hit by a series of explosions while it was ferrying a consignment LNG from Russia to Egypt.
A Russian tanker has delivered hundreds of thousands of barrels of crude oil to Cuba, easing an energy crisis and directly challenging the Trump administration's sanctions against the island nation, testing the limits of US pressure.
A Russian tanker is reportedly testing the limits of US sanctions against Cuba, highlighting ongoing geopolitical tensions and the effectiveness of American foreign policy.
A Russian tanker has reportedly tested the boundaries of the Trump administration's sanctions policy against Cuba, highlighting ongoing geopolitical tensions.
A French court has sentenced Chen Zhangjie, the Chinese captain of the Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker Boracay, to one year in prison in absentia and issued an arrest warrant for failing to comply with orders during an inspection in international waters, with the vessel suspected of transporting Russian oil in violation of Western sanctions.
The United States is allowing a Russian oil tanker carrying crude oil to reach Cuba, providing a potential lifeline to the Caribbean island amidst a de facto oil blockade imposed by Washington.
The UK government has authorized its armed forces to board Russian tankers in British waters, escalating actions against the 'shadow fleet' that helps Moscow circumvent Western oil sanctions.
The Tripoli-based Libyan government announced the initiation of an operation to tow a damaged Russian gas tanker that had been drifting in the Mediterranean Sea.
Libya's National Oil Corporation has contracted a specialist company to manage a damaged Russian tanker carrying LNG that is drifting towards the Libyan coast.
A damaged Russian tanker is set to be towed to Libya, with Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) announcing collaboration with Italian group Eni to manage the wrecked vessel that is currently adrift and moving towards its coast.
A Russian tanker, which suffered an explosion in early March and has since been drifting without a crew in the Mediterranean Sea, is now slated to be towed to Libya.
A Russian tanker carrying 7.7 lakh barrels of crude oil, originally bound for China, has changed course in the South China Sea and is now en route to India, with an expected arrival date of March 21.
Libyan authorities have issued a maritime warning and raised their alert level after detecting the approach of the abandoned Russian tanker Arctic Metagaz, which has been drifting unmanned, raising environmental concerns.
‘Serious risk of major ecological disaster’ as vessel drifts for weeks after being struck by suspected drone attack
A severely damaged Russian tanker carrying liquified natural gas that has been adrift in the Mediterranean for two weeks, raising concerns of a “major ecological disaster”, has floated into Libyan waters, Italy’s civil protection agency said on Wednesday.
The Arctic Metagaz was part of a Russian “shadow fleet” used to circumvent sanctions imposed on the country’s oil and gas aft...
Nikolai Patrushev, aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated that Moscow considers the attack on a Russian liquefied natural gas tanker in the Mediterranean Sea an 'act of international terrorism,' according to Russian news agency reports.
Ukraine has accepted an EU offer to help restore the Druzhba pipeline, which carries Russian oil to Hungary. Sweden views this as an acceptable solution despite sending an 'unfortunate signal' by facilitating Russian oil flow.
One civilian has been killed and two others injured in Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast on March 16, with a criminal proceeding launched following drone attacks and a massive airstrike.
A damaged Russian tanker carrying 700 tons of fuel has been drifting crewless in the Mediterranean Sea for two weeks following a fire, raising fears of an environmental disaster.
Italy, France, and seven other Mediterranean countries have issued a warning to the European Commission about an abandoned Russian liquefied natural gas tanker drifting in the Mediterranean Sea. They assert that the vessel poses a significant ecological threat and are urging swift action.
A Russian tanker, visibly blackened and wrecked, is nearing the coast of Malta, though details regarding the incident that caused its condition are not immediately available.
A 15-year-old girl was killed and her parents severely injured in a Russian attack on a village near Chernihiv, Ukraine, which also damaged two residential buildings.
(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 13 - The government on Friday was holding a meeting at Premier Giorgia Meloni's office at Palazzo Chigi to address the situation regarding the 'Arctic Metagaz', a Russian tanker…
An oil spill from a stranded Russian tanker near Oman has rapidly expanded to 150 square kilometers, threatening a marine reserve and rare species in the Arabian Sea.
Danish shipyard Fayard, criticized for servicing Russian tankers, has hit back in a letter, stating that Fayard does not trade with Russia, but the EU does, highlighting perceived double standards.
Ukrainian drone attacks targeted Russian logistics centers, including a Wildberries warehouse storing drone components, and an oil depot in the Moscow region, resulting in at least seven deaths. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed the strikes on two significant logistics facilities in Russia.
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have reportedly struck 11 more vessels belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in the Black Sea overnight. This action follows previous Ukrainian attacks on Russian tankers and other ships in the region.
Russian forces have continued their attacks on Odesa for a fifth day, with a rocket hitting a residential building and residents seeking shelter in catacombs. Ukrainian forces reportedly struck the first twenty Russian tankers and other ships in the Black Sea, following previous damage to 116 vessels in the Azov Sea.
Ukraine has reported drone attacks on Russian ships in the Azov Sea, claiming to have hit multiple vessels. This comes as Russia continues its strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Odesa, resulting in casualties and damage to infrastructure.
A Russian warship reportedly fired warning shots near a British-registered yacht in the English Channel, an incident described as 'scary' by the couple on board. The Russian military confirmed the firing, stating the yacht was approaching dangerously close.
A Russian fuel tanker, accompanied by a frigate, changed course and failed to deliver diesel to Cuba after drifting in the Caribbean for a month, reportedly due to US sanctions pressure. This incident leaves fuel-starved Cuba without a crucial supply.
Russia has announced it will halt the flow of Kazakh oil to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline, while Slovakia has threatened to block the EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia. These developments come as the Druzhba pipeline has reportedly resumed operations after repairs, and trust between Ukraine and Slovakia is strained over the pipeline.
The death toll from recent Russian strikes on the Korabelny district of Kherson, Ukraine, has tragically risen to four. The attacks continue to impact civilian areas.
The Swedish Coast Guard has boarded a Russian-flagged tanker in the Baltic Sea, near Gotland or Ystad, following suspicions of an oil spill. The boarding is part of an investigation into the incident.
A Russian tanker has reportedly tested the limits of former President Trump's sanctions against Cuba, highlighting ongoing geopolitical tensions and challenges to international trade restrictions.
Ukrainian drone attacks have again damaged Russia's Ust-Luga port in the Baltic Sea, a key fuel export hub, according to the governor, following previous attacks that also damaged a school and resulted in injuries.
A Russian tanker carrying crude oil has arrived in Cuba, marking the first delivery in nearly three months despite a US blockade, with Moscow vowing to provide further supplies. Former President Trump stated he has 'no problem' with the Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba.
A British judge praised Barron Trump, Donald Trump's youngest son, for his 'life-saving actions' after he called emergency services when witnessing an assault on a friend, an incident for which a Russian national was later sentenced to four years in jail.
The Russian tanker Deyna, part of the so-called shadow fleet, has been detained by the French military and arrived at Marseille-Fos port for further judicial investigation.
Cuba has experienced its second nationwide power outage in a week, exacerbating an already difficult energy crisis linked to the US oil embargo and network issues.
A damaged, unmanned Russian tanker carrying gas and fuel is drifting uncontrollably in the Mediterranean Sea, having entered Libyan waters, and is raising fears of an ecological catastrophe.
Thursday’s amendment came after reports emerged that a Russian tanker delivered oil to Cuba this month as it grapples with a deepening energy crisis that has caused widespread blackouts in recent…
Italy is among nine EU countries urging action over the Arctic Metagaz, a Russian tanker transporting sanctioned oil and gas, which was severely damaged in an alleged drone attack near Malta and is now drifting out of control in the Mediterranean, posing an explosion risk.
A mysterious Russian tanker, part of a 'shadow fleet' and laden with toxic LNG gas, is adrift without a crew in the Mediterranean Sea, posing a significant environmental threat. Nine European countries have warned the EU Commission about the damaged vessel, while Russia denies responsibility.
Συνεργάτης του Βλαντίμιρ Πούτιν δήλωσε πως η Ρωσία θεωρεί την επίθεση στο δεξαμενόπλοιο Arctic Metagaz «πράξη διεθνούς τρομοκρατίας».
Ο Νικολάι Πατρούσεφ, βοηθός του Ρώσου προέδρου, δήλωσε σήμερα ότι…
A sanctioned Russian tanker carrying liquefied natural gas, damaged and abandoned with a large hole in its hull, is drifting uncontrolled in the Mediterranean, raising fears of a major ecological disaster and potential explosion.
Nine European countries have urged the European Commission to act regarding a Russian tanker adrift in Maltese waters, citing a significant risk of environmental disaster.
A sanctioned Russian tanker carrying liquefied natural gas is drifting uncontrollably in the Mediterranean Sea without a crew. Italy warns that the damaged vessel could explode at any moment, posing a serious ecological disaster risk.
Italy, France and seven other countries have informed the European Commission that a Russian LNG tanker drifting in the Mediterranean poses an environmental threat and have called for immediate…
A damaged Russian tanker from the 'shadow fleet' is drifting in the Mediterranean Sea, posing an ecological threat, prompting nine European countries to call for swift action from EU institutions.
A massive Russian tanker carrying liquefied natural gas, showing significant damage and a severe list, continues to sail adrift and is approaching Malta, according to initial reports and video footage.
A Russian tanker carrying diesel fuel and natural gas was reportedly attacked by Ukraine, leaving it damaged and unmanned. The vessel is now drifting towards Malta, posing a potential hazard in the Mediterranean.
A Russian gas tanker, part of the Kremlin's shadow fleet, was reportedly struck by a drone between Malta and Sicily. The attack on the vessel, which departed from Murmansk, has not yet been claimed by any group.
Belgian authorities have seized a Russian tanker suspected of being part of a 'shadow fleet', indicating ongoing international efforts to enforce sanctions against Russia.
Ukrainian Defense Forces reportedly struck a Russian Federation tanker in the Black Sea and a pontoon bridge in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region on the night of July 23.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced that its defense forces successfully struck a Russian railway bridge, three tankers, six air defense and radar systems, and other military facilities overnight.
Ukraine's Defense Forces have launched strikes against multiple Russian targets, including two tankers, a tugboat, the Svetlyak patrol ship, an oil terminal, the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery, and several other military objectives.
Ukrainian SBU naval drones, identified as Mamai, attacked two sanctioned Russian tankers in the Black Sea. The operation targeted vessels from Russia's 'shadow fleet' to cut off oil revenues funding the war.
Ukraine has unveiled a new 'theory of victory' as it continues to target Russian energy tankers, with 136 reportedly hit. Meanwhile, Putin has acknowledged a problem, and Crimea has declared a state of emergency following the strikes.
Ukraine has escalated its drone attacks against Russian oil infrastructure, targeting numerous fuel tankers and oil depots in the Black Sea and Azov Sea regions. These strikes aim to disrupt Russia's oil supply chain and have reportedly caused significant damage and fuel shortages.
A Sea Baby naval drone operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) struck the crude oil tanker Blue, part of Russia's 'shadow fleet,' in the Black Sea on the morning of July 8.
A Russian Gazprom tanker has been spotted in the Baltic Sea, specifically in the Gulf of Finland, equipped with two machine guns and soldiers. This marks the first time Russia has reportedly armed a civilian vessel with heavy weapons, raising concerns about its intentions.
Mercenaries, tricked into a 'job interview' by a journalist posing as a shipping company representative, disclosed how Russian tankers are protected from Western intervention.
A Russian tanker, initially appearing to be en route to Cuba with a vital fuel supply, has changed its course, a significant setback for the island nation already struggling under a US oil blockade.
Ukraine launched drone attacks on Russian oil tankers and the Primorsk port, causing an oil spill, while Russia conducted extensive drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, resulting in casualties. Both nations reported neutralizing hundreds of aerial threats amidst the intensified cross-border attacks.
An operation to salvage an abandoned Russian tanker in the Mediterranean Sea has reportedly failed. The vessel remains adrift after the unsuccessful recovery effort.
Efforts to tow the Russian tanker 'Arctic Metagaz' have failed due to bad weather, leaving the vessel adrift in the Mediterranean Sea, according to Libyan authorities.
A judge has issued an order to temporarily halt the construction of a multi-million dollar ballroom at former President Trump's White House property, pending statutory authorization from Congress, though Trump has suggested work on the project can continue despite the ruling.
A Russian tanker has arrived in Cuba with an oil shipment, testing the limits of US sanctions and Trump's Cuba squeeze. Cubans cautiously welcome the delivery, though some warn it will do little to ease the energy crisis.
A Russian tanker has reportedly tested the boundaries of the Trump administration's economic pressure campaign against Cuba, raising questions about the effectiveness of the sanctions.
Former President Donald Trump claims the U.S. is negotiating with Iranian leadership and has made 'progress' on a deal, but simultaneously threatens to destroy Iran's oil wells, Kharg Island, and desalination plants if an agreement is not reached shortly. Gulf allies are reportedly urging him to continue fighting until the Islamic regime falls.
A Russian oil tanker has entered Cuban waters, potentially offering a lifeline to the island, as US President Donald Trump appears to relax a de facto oil blockade and states he sees 'no problem' with Russia delivering oil to Cuba.
EU officials accuse Russia of providing intelligence and drones to Iran for attacks on US targets, while Russia vehemently denies these allegations, specifically dismissing reports of delivering drones as 'media lies'.
The Libyan Ministry of Defense has reportedly towed the Russian tanker Arctic Metagaz towards its coast, with video footage showing a tugboat slowly pulling the vessel.
Libya's National Oil Corporation (Noc) and Italian energy group Eni have initiated an emergency operation to secure the Russian LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz, which is drifting in the Mediterranean Sea and poses an environmental risk.
A Russian oil and gas tanker, possibly targeted by drones, remains adrift in the Mediterranean without crew, raising serious concerns among experts about a potential ecological disaster if it leaks.
Libya has contracted a firm to manage a damaged Russian tanker that is currently drifting towards the Libyan coast, posing a potential maritime hazard.
A Kremlin spokesman indicated that the Russian government is exploring options to assist Cuba with its difficult oil situation, potentially involving a Russian tanker challenging a U.S. blockade.
The U.S. has tightened sanctions on Russian oil, specifically targeting tanker shipments bound for Cuba and North Korea, while maintaining temporary sanctions relief for other areas.
The Russian tanker 'Arctic Metagaz' has been adrift and unmaneuverable off the coast of Malta for nearly two weeks, prompting Malta to request international assistance. Russia, however, has stated it is not responsible for the vessel.
An abandoned Russian tanker carrying 700 metric tonnes of fuel and natural gas in the Mediterranean Sea could explode at any moment, potentially causing an ecological disaster, according to warnings from the EU.
EU member states are calling on Brussels to recover a rudderless Russian tanker, warning of a potential 'ecological catastrophe' if it is not addressed.
Cuba is attempting to restore power across the island following a nationwide blackout, occurring just as US President Donald Trump declared his intention to 'take' the communist-run nation.
A Russian tanker, the 277-meter-long Arctic Metagaz, sustained serious damage from explosions on March 3, forcing its crew to evacuate, and is now reported to have 700 tonnes of fuel on board.
Swedish authorities have detained the captain of a Russian tanker suspected of sailing under a false flag and presenting fake documents, amidst concerns over illicit shipping practices.
Malta has activated an emergency plan as the damaged Russian LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz continues to sail through the central Mediterranean. Adverse weather conditions could bring the vessel dangerously close to Malta.
A damaged Russian tanker carrying liquefied natural gas has been drifting unmanned in the southern Mediterranean for several days, reportedly in Maltese waters, after being hit. Maltese authorities have warned of potential environmental risks.
The European Union is committed to maintaining sanctions pressure on Russia, including the G7 price cap and a stricter ban on maritime services for Russian tankers, indicating no plans to lift restrictions on Russian oil and gas.
A sanctioned Russian tanker, Arctic Metagaz, carrying liquefied natural gas, exploded and caught fire in the Mediterranean Sea. The crew was rescued by Maltese authorities, and Ukrainian drone attack is suspected.
