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Russia's Shadow Fleet: Circumventing Sanctions and Risking Environmental Catastrophe
To bypass sanctions on its oil exports, Russia utilizes a shadow fleet of at least 1089 tankers (75% of the opaque market), often lacking insurance and operating under flags of convenience, increasing the risk of oil spills; as of February 2025, the EU, UK, and US have sanctioned 153, 133, and 183 t...
Russia's Shadow Fleet: Circumventing Sanctions and Risking Environmental Catastrophe
To bypass sanctions on its oil exports, Russia utilizes a shadow fleet of at least 1089 tankers (75% of the opaque market), often lacking insurance and operating under flags of convenience, increasing the risk of oil spills; as of February 2025, the EU, UK, and US have sanctioned 153, 133, and 183 t...
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40% Bias Score
Ukrainian Drone Attacks Cripple 10% of Russian Oil Refining Capacity
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries in January 2025 damaged roughly 10% of refining capacity, affecting fuel production at multiple sites and causing delays; sanctions are concurrently impacting Russia's ability to export oil using its "shadow fleet", leading to increased transportatio...
Ukrainian Drone Attacks Cripple 10% of Russian Oil Refining Capacity
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries in January 2025 damaged roughly 10% of refining capacity, affecting fuel production at multiple sites and causing delays; sanctions are concurrently impacting Russia's ability to export oil using its "shadow fleet", leading to increased transportatio...
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40% Bias Score
Fire on Russian Oil Tanker Koala Attributed to Human Error
On February 9th, a fire in the engine room of the Russian oil tanker Koala, suspected to be part of Russia's "shadow fleet," occurred in the port of Ust-Luga, Russia; Russian authorities attributed the incident to human error, with no oil spill reported.
Fire on Russian Oil Tanker Koala Attributed to Human Error
On February 9th, a fire in the engine room of the Russian oil tanker Koala, suspected to be part of Russia's "shadow fleet," occurred in the port of Ust-Luga, Russia; Russian authorities attributed the incident to human error, with no oil spill reported.
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48% Bias Score
Billions Earned from Selling Tankers to Russia's Shadow Fleet
Western ship owners earned over €6 billion selling 230 old oil tankers to a "shadow fleet" facilitating Russian oil exports to India, China, and Turkey since the Ukraine invasion, raising environmental and security concerns.
Billions Earned from Selling Tankers to Russia's Shadow Fleet
Western ship owners earned over €6 billion selling 230 old oil tankers to a "shadow fleet" facilitating Russian oil exports to India, China, and Turkey since the Ukraine invasion, raising environmental and security concerns.
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52% Bias Score
EU Proposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia, Including Aluminum Import Ban
The EU proposed its 16th sanctions package against Russia, including a complete ban on aluminum imports in a year, sanctions on 74 more ships in the shadow fleet and 15 banks, and a ban on game consoles used to control drones; however, it excluded a ban on LNG imports despite earlier calls from some...
EU Proposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia, Including Aluminum Import Ban
The EU proposed its 16th sanctions package against Russia, including a complete ban on aluminum imports in a year, sanctions on 74 more ships in the shadow fleet and 15 banks, and a ban on game consoles used to control drones; however, it excluded a ban on LNG imports despite earlier calls from some...
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36% Bias Score
Tanker Incidents Highlight Panama's Popular 'Flag of Convenience'
Two tankers, Eventin and Jazz, both flagged in Panama, experienced incidents; Eventin, part of Russia's 'shadow fleet,' is banned from sailing by German authorities, while Jazz's engine trouble was resolved. This highlights Panama's open ship registry, offering low fees and lax regulations, making i...
Tanker Incidents Highlight Panama's Popular 'Flag of Convenience'
Two tankers, Eventin and Jazz, both flagged in Panama, experienced incidents; Eventin, part of Russia's 'shadow fleet,' is banned from sailing by German authorities, while Jazz's engine trouble was resolved. This highlights Panama's open ship registry, offering low fees and lax regulations, making i...
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28% Bias Score
EU Imposes 16th Sanctions Package on Russia, Targeting Aluminum and 'Shadow Fleet'
The European Union announced its 16th sanctions package against Russia on the anniversary of the Ukraine invasion, banning primary aluminum imports, adding 73 ships to a blacklist targeting the "shadow fleet", and sanctioning 13 Russian banks and 8 media outlets.
EU Imposes 16th Sanctions Package on Russia, Targeting Aluminum and 'Shadow Fleet'
The European Union announced its 16th sanctions package against Russia on the anniversary of the Ukraine invasion, banning primary aluminum imports, adding 73 ships to a blacklist targeting the "shadow fleet", and sanctioning 13 Russian banks and 8 media outlets.
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32% Bias Score
EU Plans Baltic Sea Crackdown on Russian Oil Tankers
European countries are negotiating large-scale operations to detain Russian oil tankers in the Baltic Sea, leveraging international law or national legislation to counter sanctions evasion; up to 17% of global oil tankers are part of Russia's shadow fleet, transporting roughly 80% of its crude oil, ...
EU Plans Baltic Sea Crackdown on Russian Oil Tankers
European countries are negotiating large-scale operations to detain Russian oil tankers in the Baltic Sea, leveraging international law or national legislation to counter sanctions evasion; up to 17% of global oil tankers are part of Russia's shadow fleet, transporting roughly 80% of its crude oil, ...
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40% Bias Score
Billions Earned from Tanker Sales Aiding Russia's Sanction Evasion
Western ship owners profited over €6 billion from selling 230 old oil tankers to a Russian "shadow fleet" since the Ukraine invasion, primarily Greek companies, increasing environmental risks and potentially aiding Russia's war effort.
Billions Earned from Tanker Sales Aiding Russia's Sanction Evasion
Western ship owners profited over €6 billion from selling 230 old oil tankers to a Russian "shadow fleet" since the Ukraine invasion, primarily Greek companies, increasing environmental risks and potentially aiding Russia's war effort.
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48% Bias Score
230 Western Tankers Fuel Russia's Sanctions-Evading 'Shadow Fleet'
An investigation revealed that 230 tankers previously owned by US and European companies, including 11 from Germany, now form over one-third of Russia's 'shadow fleet,' facilitating oil exports despite sanctions, generating billions in profit for their former owners since the beginning of Russia's f...
230 Western Tankers Fuel Russia's Sanctions-Evading 'Shadow Fleet'
An investigation revealed that 230 tankers previously owned by US and European companies, including 11 from Germany, now form over one-third of Russia's 'shadow fleet,' facilitating oil exports despite sanctions, generating billions in profit for their former owners since the beginning of Russia's f...
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40% Bias Score
EU Parliament Condemns Russia's 'Shadow Fleet' Activities in the Baltic Sea
The European Parliament debated Russia's "shadow fleet" transporting oil, evading sanctions and potentially damaging underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea, prompting calls for stronger EU sanctions and increased NATO presence.
EU Parliament Condemns Russia's 'Shadow Fleet' Activities in the Baltic Sea
The European Parliament debated Russia's "shadow fleet" transporting oil, evading sanctions and potentially damaging underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea, prompting calls for stronger EU sanctions and increased NATO presence.
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60% Bias Score
Sanctions-Evading Tanker Eventin Detained in Germany
The Panamanian-flagged tanker Eventin, suspected of carrying sanctioned Russian oil, experienced a power outage near Rügen, Germany, on January 16th, prompting an investigation into potential sanctions violations and highlighting the challenges of enforcing sanctions due to the use of flags of conve...
Sanctions-Evading Tanker Eventin Detained in Germany
The Panamanian-flagged tanker Eventin, suspected of carrying sanctioned Russian oil, experienced a power outage near Rügen, Germany, on January 16th, prompting an investigation into potential sanctions violations and highlighting the challenges of enforcing sanctions due to the use of flags of conve...
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36% Bias Score
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