Russian Tanker Detained Over Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Finnish authorities detained the Eagle S, a Russian shadow fleet tanker suspected of damaging the Estlink-2 power cable and other data cables in the Baltic Sea on Thursday, prompting investigations and potential sanctions.
Russian Tanker Detained Over Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Finnish authorities detained the Eagle S, a Russian shadow fleet tanker suspected of damaging the Estlink-2 power cable and other data cables in the Baltic Sea on Thursday, prompting investigations and potential sanctions.
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Finnish Police Apprehend Oil Tanker Suspected of Damaging Power Cable
On Christmas Day, Finnish authorities apprehended the oil tanker "Eagle S", suspected of damaging the Estlink 2 power cable linking Finland and Estonia, and disrupting several data cables; the ship, part of Russia's "shadow fleet", is suspected of gross sabotage, currently under investigation.
Finnish Police Apprehend Oil Tanker Suspected of Damaging Power Cable
On Christmas Day, Finnish authorities apprehended the oil tanker "Eagle S", suspected of damaging the Estlink 2 power cable linking Finland and Estonia, and disrupting several data cables; the ship, part of Russia's "shadow fleet", is suspected of gross sabotage, currently under investigation.
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Finnish Authorities Investigate Oil Tanker in Connection with Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Finnish authorities are investigating the Eagle S, a Cook Islands-registered oil tanker from a Russian port, in connection with damage to the Estlink 2 power transmission cable between Finland and Estonia on Christmas Day, following similar incidents in Swedish waters.
Finnish Authorities Investigate Oil Tanker in Connection with Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Finnish authorities are investigating the Eagle S, a Cook Islands-registered oil tanker from a Russian port, in connection with damage to the Estlink 2 power transmission cable between Finland and Estonia on Christmas Day, following similar incidents in Swedish waters.
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48% Bias Score
UK Sanctions 20 More Ships in Russia's Shadow Fleet
The UK imposed sanctions on 20 more ships in Russia's shadow fleet, bringing the total to over 100, impacting illegal oil transportation; it also allocated £35 million to Ukraine for energy and humanitarian aid, while President Zelensky highlighted the fleet's environmental threat.
UK Sanctions 20 More Ships in Russia's Shadow Fleet
The UK imposed sanctions on 20 more ships in Russia's shadow fleet, bringing the total to over 100, impacting illegal oil transportation; it also allocated £35 million to Ukraine for energy and humanitarian aid, while President Zelensky highlighted the fleet's environmental threat.
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24% Bias Score
EU to Inspect Oil Tankers to Counter Russia's Sanctions Evasion
Six EU nations will inspect aging oil tankers suspected of helping Russia evade sanctions on oil exports, impacting its war funding and preventing potential environmental disasters; the move follows sanctions imposed on roughly 50 vessels.
EU to Inspect Oil Tankers to Counter Russia's Sanctions Evasion
Six EU nations will inspect aging oil tankers suspected of helping Russia evade sanctions on oil exports, impacting its war funding and preventing potential environmental disasters; the move follows sanctions imposed on roughly 50 vessels.
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44% Bias Score
Finland Investigates Russian Shadow Fleet in Undersea Cable Damage
Finland launched a criminal investigation into the potential involvement of a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, the Eagle S, in the Christmas Day damage to an undersea power cable between Finland and Estonia, as well as four telecoms cables.
Finland Investigates Russian Shadow Fleet in Undersea Cable Damage
Finland launched a criminal investigation into the potential involvement of a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, the Eagle S, in the Christmas Day damage to an undersea power cable between Finland and Estonia, as well as four telecoms cables.
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60% Bias Score
Finnish Authorities Detain Oil Tanker Suspected in Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Finnish authorities detained the oil tanker "Eagle S", suspected of damaging the EstLink2 power cable connecting Finland and Estonia on Christmas Day, causing a disruption to electricity transmission; the ship is linked to Russia's shadow fleet.
Finnish Authorities Detain Oil Tanker Suspected in Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Finnish authorities detained the oil tanker "Eagle S", suspected of damaging the EstLink2 power cable connecting Finland and Estonia on Christmas Day, causing a disruption to electricity transmission; the ship is linked to Russia's shadow fleet.
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44% Bias Score
Russian Ship Ursa Major Sinks After Explosions in Mediterranean
The Russian military cargo ship Ursa Major sank in the Mediterranean Sea on December 23, 2023, after three explosions; Russia alleges a pre-planned terrorist attack, while a Ukrainian source hinted at further actions against Russia's 'shadow fleet' involved in supplying the Syrian regime.
Russian Ship Ursa Major Sinks After Explosions in Mediterranean
The Russian military cargo ship Ursa Major sank in the Mediterranean Sea on December 23, 2023, after three explosions; Russia alleges a pre-planned terrorist attack, while a Ukrainian source hinted at further actions against Russia's 'shadow fleet' involved in supplying the Syrian regime.
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52% Bias Score
Major Oil Spill in Black Sea from Sunken Russian Tankers
A storm in the Kerch Strait sank two aging Russian tankers, Volgoneft 239 and Volgoneft 212, spilling approximately 3,700 tons of mazut into the Black Sea, causing a major environmental disaster near Anapa, Russia, resulting in one death and prompting a state of emergency.
Major Oil Spill in Black Sea from Sunken Russian Tankers
A storm in the Kerch Strait sank two aging Russian tankers, Volgoneft 239 and Volgoneft 212, spilling approximately 3,700 tons of mazut into the Black Sea, causing a major environmental disaster near Anapa, Russia, resulting in one death and prompting a state of emergency.
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44% Bias Score
EU Imposes Sanctions on Russia's "Shadow Fleet" of Oil Tankers
The EU imposed its 15th sanctions package on Russia on Wednesday, targeting a "shadow fleet" of around 50 tankers used to circumvent oil sale restrictions, along with several Chinese companies suspected of aiding Russian drone production, to combat the ongoing war in Ukraine.
EU Imposes Sanctions on Russia's "Shadow Fleet" of Oil Tankers
The EU imposed its 15th sanctions package on Russia on Wednesday, targeting a "shadow fleet" of around 50 tankers used to circumvent oil sale restrictions, along with several Chinese companies suspected of aiding Russian drone production, to combat the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score