Russian Sanctions

gCaptain’s full coverage of western sanctions against Russia for its war in Ukraine.


Sunday, November 8, 2026
Italian-led EU force boards sanctioned tanker from Russia's 'shadow fleet' in Mediterranean
Shipping

Oil Traders In Talks With US To Get Sanctioned Ships Back To Sea

By Lucia Kassai, Devika Krishna Kumar, Charles Gorrivan and Archie Hunter Nov 8, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Oil traders are seeking approval from the US

November 8, 2026
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Saturday, October 31, 2026
A drone view shows the Russian-flagged tanker Bratsk, under U.S. sanctions for links to the Russian state-owned shipping company Sovcomflot, in Baniyas
Shipping

Russia Extends Ban On Most Diesel Exports Through January

By Bloomberg News Oct 31, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Russia’s government has extended a general ban on diesel exports by producers until the end of January

October 31, 2026
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026
vlcc tanker u-turn
Shipping

U.S. Senator Demands Russian Diesel Tanker Turn Around as Legal Fight Escalates

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) is demanding that a tanker reportedly carrying Russian diesel to the United States reverse course, warning its owner

October 28, 2026
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Monday, October 26, 2026
The Houston Ship Channel and adjacent refineries, part of the Port of Houston, are seen in Houston, Texas
News

Lawmakers Warn U.S. Ports and Banks Over Trump-Putin Russian Diesel Deal

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is warning major banks and port authorities against facilitating Russian diesel shipments under President Donald

October 26, 2026
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Friday, October 23, 2026
PVT AZURA
News

Retraction: Rare Russian Diesel Shipment Expected to Arrive in Norfolk on November 2

Editor’s Note — October 28, 2026 gCaptain has retracted its article, “Rare Russian Diesel Shipment Expected to Arrive in Norfolk on November

October 23, 2026
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Thursday, October 15, 2026
Aerial view of the tanker Smyrtos underway at sea, flanked at a distance by a Royal Navy warship and a helicopter following a UK enforcement operation in the English Channel.
News

UK Tightens Russian Oil Sanctions as U.S. Weighs Relief

Britain has expanded its sanctions against Russia’s oil industry, targeting two more energy companies, a dozen shadow-fleet tankers and financial

October 15, 2026
Total Views: 574

U.S. military helicopter crew monitors the sanctioned oil tanker Bertha in the Indian Ocean during a maritime interdiction and boarding operation targeting shadow fleet oil shipments.
News

Trump Weighs Lifting Shadow Fleet Sanctions as Tanker Rates Soar

By Timothy Gardner and Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON, Oct 14 (Reuters) – The Trump administration is considering easing sanctions on so-called shadow fleet

October 15, 2026
Total Views: 752

Monday, October 12, 2026
A civilian vessel is on fire in Odesa
Shipbuilding

EU Targets Major Russian Shipyards in Sweeping Sanctions Expansion

The European Union has imposed sanctions on some of Russia’s most important shipyards, including major submarine builders, naval ship-repair facilities

October 12, 2026
Total Views: 1181

Sunday, October 11, 2026
Soho Square, a crude oil tanker, is at anchor in the Galveston Bay
Energy

Republican Senator Says Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal May Be Illegal

By Jan Wolfe Oct 11 (Reuters) – Republican US Senator Thom Tillis on Sunday said President Donald Trump’s diesel supply deal with Russia may

October 11, 2026
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Friday, October 9, 2026
File photo of an oil tanker at sea
News

Trump Strikes Diesel Deal With Putin to Lower Fuel Prices Ahead of Midterms

President Donald Trump said Friday that Russia has agreed to release millions of tons of diesel fuel into U.S. and global markets following a telephone call

October 9, 2026
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Monday, August 10, 2026
Oman Says Massive Oil Spill from Grounded Shadow Fleet Tanker
News

Oman Says Massive Oil Spill from Grounded Shadow Fleet Tanker

An oil slick is covering an area of around 390 square kilometers (150 square miles) off the coast of Oman, the country's government said on Monday, after

August 10, 2026
Total Views: 1847

Thursday, August 6, 2026
LNG carrier with letters L N G on side.
News

UK Targets Arctic LNG Carrier, Five Oil Tankers in Latest Russia Sanctions Package

The United Kingdom has expanded its sanctions against Russia with a new package targeting shipping, banking, and industrial entities, including six vessels

August 6, 2026
Total Views: 1306

Monday, August 3, 2026
An Italian Navy helicopter hovers over the sanctioned tanker Toa Payoh as ITS Thaon di Revel conducts a flag-verification boarding during an Operation IRINI mission in the Mediterranean.
Defense

EU Warship Boards Another Sanctioned Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in Mediterranean

European naval forces have boarded another sanctioned tanker linked to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” marking the latest enforcement

August 3, 2026
Total Views: 1015

Sunday, August 2, 2026
Italian-led EU force boards sanctioned tanker from Russia's 'shadow fleet' in Mediterranean
Defense

EU Forces Board Sanctioned Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker

ROME, Aug 2 (Reuters) – An EU naval mission led by Italy boarded a tanker from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” on Sunday, the

August 2, 2026
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Friday, July 24, 2026
Aerial view of the vessel Boracay, off the coast of Saint-Nazaire
News

EU Targets Russian Shadow Fleet, Banks and Crypto in Sweeping 21st Sanctions Package

The European Union has approved its 21st package of sanctions against Russia, expanding restrictions on the country’s energy, financial and military

July 24, 2026
Total Views: 727

Saturday, July 18, 2026
A satellite image shows what appears to be an oil slick off the coast of Oman
Oil Spill

Sanctioned Tanker Is Leaking Oil Near Oman

By Catherine Cartier and Jonathan Saul July 17 (Reuters) – A vessel under sanctions for moving Russian fuel is likely leaking oil in a protected marine

July 18, 2026
Total Views: 1572

Monday, June 15, 2026
UK Royal Marine Commandos take part in a maritime interdiction operation on the vessel SMYRTOS off the south coast of England
Shipping

UK Charges Indian Captain of Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker

The captain of a tanker detained by British authorities during a high-profile operation targeting Russia’s shadow fleet has been charged with violating

June 15, 2026
Total Views: 1667

Sunday, June 14, 2026
UK Royal Marine Commandos take part in a maritime interdiction operation on the vessel SMYRTOS off the south coast of England
Shipping

British Forces Intercept Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker

LONDON, June 14 (Reuters) – British armed forces intercepted a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the Channel on Sunday, leading for

June 14, 2026
Total Views: 451

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Aerial view of the vessel Boracay, off the coast of Saint-Nazaire
Shipping

EU Unveils 21st Russia Sanctions Package Targeting Shadow Fleet, Banks, LNG Tankers

The European Commission on Tuesday proposed a sweeping 21st package of sanctions against Russia, targeting the country’s financial sector, shadow fleet

June 9, 2026
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Monday, June 1, 2026
Aerial view of the vessel Boracay, off the coast of Saint-Nazaire
News

EU May Keep Russian Oil Price Cap Unchanged at $44 per Barrel to Pressure Moscow

The European Commission may propose leaving the G7 price cap on Russian crude unchanged at its July review, in an effort to curb Moscow's windfall from

June 1, 2026
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