The US sanctions 8 mainland Chinese and Hong Kong shipping companies for operating vessels that transported Iranian oil to China and the UAE, amid ongoing economic campaign against Tehran.
The EU unveiled its largest sanctions package in four years against Russia, leading FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich to suspend his activity. The measures target 218 individuals and entities, including banks, vessels, and military-industrial complex, while Ukraine faces ongoing attacks.
Ukraine launched over 400 drones at Moscow, hitting industrial sites and an oil depot, while Russia continued ballistic missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, causing multiple casualties. Cross-border strikes also led to deaths in Belgorod and on a cargo vessel near Odesa, as Ukraine's military commander Syrskyi faces potential dismissal.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigned Sunday, with reports suggesting she will become Kyiv's ambassador to the US. President Zelenskyy announced broader changes in law enforcement and a "political strategy" shift. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack hit Russia's Syzran oil refinery, killing one, and Russia suspended shipping in the Sea of Azov due to drone activity.
Ukraine's drone forces have targeted 90 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov in under a week, forcing Russia to suspend shipping. Attacks hit oil refineries and infrastructure, impacting Moscow's ability to transport sanctioned oil and other goods.
Ukrainian drones have struck nine Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers in the Sea of Azov, with a total of 19 tankers hit in the past 72 hours. This escalation coincides with fresh Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and Odesa, injuring civilians. Ukraine aims to isolate Crimea and disrupt Russian logistics.
Ukraine reported striking a dozen Russian "shadow fleet" tankers delivering fuel to Crimea with drones. Simultaneously, Kyiv faced a Russian missile attack injuring two, while Odesa also sustained a missile strike. President Zelenskyy appealed for NATO membership and discussed ending the war with US President Trump.
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Ukraine's drone forces reported striking eight Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers in the Sea of Azov overnight, disrupting fuel deliveries to Crimea. The strikes aim to hinder Russian military logistics by complicating fuel and ammunition supply lines.
Researchers report a 18-month Kremlin-orchestrated drone surveillance campaign targeting nuclear sites in the UK, France, Belgium, and Netherlands, launched from shadow fleet vessels. Western militaries were unable to intercept the drones, exposing a strategic failure in NATO air defenses.
Crimea declared an "emergency situation" due to fuel shortages and power cuts from Ukrainian aerial attacks. Russia reported shooting down 660 Ukrainian drones. Ukraine plans domestic AI computing capacity with Kyivstar, and both nations swapped 160 captured soldiers.
La Francia ha intercettato una petroliera legata alla Russia al largo della Sicilia, accusandola di violare il diritto del mare e di far parte della "flotta ombra" di Mosca. L'azione rientra in una nuova strategia europea e britannica di blitz in mare per contrastare l'aggiramento delle sanzioni petrolifere.
France intercepted a Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker near Sicily, as part of Europe's efforts to enforce sanctions against Russia. This follows a similar British operation. The EU also transferred the first €3.2 billion of a promised €90 billion loan to Ukraine.
A Russian-flagged tanker, part of the 'shadow fleet' used to bypass sanctions, has entered the English Channel. This follows the UK's boarding of another vessel, the Smyrtos, highlighting ongoing efforts to evade Western sanctions on Russian oil exports.
A sanctioned Russian tanker, Forwarder, has entered the English Channel despite UK sanctions, the first such vessel to do so since the UK boarded the Smyrtos. Experts doubt interception due to its Russian flag and potential escort by a Russian warship.
Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) have agreed to intensify pressure on Russia, including by strengthening sanctions, French President Emmanuel Macron announced following the group's summit in Evian-les-Bains. Efforts will also continue against the "Russian shadow fleet."
The captain of a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, Ajay Pant, an Indian national, was charged with breaching sanctions after his vessel was intercepted by British troops in the Channel. The MV Smyrtos was carrying 98,000 tonnes of oil from Russia.
The captain of a Russian shadow fleet vessel, Indian national Ajay Pant, has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with breaching sanctions. The tanker Smyrtos was intercepted by British troops in the English Channel.
The Indian captain of a seized vessel suspected of being part of a Russian shadow fleet has been charged with sanctions contravention offences by British prosecutors. Ajay Pant, 38, will appear in court following a UK-led commando operation.
At the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, Keir Starmer announced new sanctions against Russia targeting finance networks and its shadow fleet, alongside £210m in energy support for Ukraine's nuclear plants. He also plans to discuss defense spending with Donald Trump.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced new energy sanctions against Russia, targeting its shadow fleet and finance networks, and a two-year deal to supply Ukraine's nuclear plants with enriched uranium, during the G7 summit.
Ukraine launched a wave of drone attacks on Russian industrial facilities, including a chemical plant and fuel storage sites. Meanwhile, British forces intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the English Channel, part of Moscow's 'shadow fleet' used to circumvent sanctions funding the Ukraine conflict.
British armed forces, including Royal Marines and NCA officials, intercepted the sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel on Sunday. This marks the first operation to disrupt oil revenue funding Russia's war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelensky thanked Britain and called for further legislative steps.
British armed forces boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, Smyrtos, in the English Channel on Sunday. The operation, involving Royal Marines and the NCA, aims to disrupt funding for Russia's war in Ukraine.
