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New EU and UK sanctions target Russia's shadow fleet of tankers illicitly transporting oil
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Tuesday agreed to impose fresh sanctions on Russia, notably targeting almost 200 ships from the…
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Russian oil shipments shift to western tankers as prices slump
A slump in oil prices is allowing Russia’s crude to be carried on tankers owned and insured by western companies, helping tighten the…
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Putin seeks to remove two wrecked oil tankers from Kerch Strait
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for two wrecked tankers to be lifted out of the Kerch Strait to prevent an oil spill from…
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Oil tanker's anchor recovered by Sweden after Baltic cable damage
The anchor of the Eagle S oil tanker has been recovered from the bed of the Baltic Sea during an inquiry into the ship's possible…
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Russia warns of severe environmental damage as oil from damaged tankers washes up on beaches
Russian officials warned of severe environmental damage Wednesday as thousands of people came out to clean up tons of fuel oil that…