Russian Sanctions

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


Monday, July 21, 2025
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U.K. Sanctions 135 Tankers in Sweeping Crackdown on Russia’s Shadow Fleet

The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on 137 targets linked to Russia’s energy sector, including 135 oil tankers operating as part of Putin’s

July 21, 2025
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A Russian state flag flies on the top of a diesel plant in the Irkutsk Oil Company-owned Yarakta Oil Field in Irkutsk Region. Picture REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko
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Europe’s Sanctions on Russian Diesel Won’t Hit Until January

The European Union said a new set of measures aimed at restricting the flow of fuel made from Russian crude won’t take effect until January, easing some

July 21, 2025
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Friday, July 18, 2025
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EU’s New Russia Sanctions Aim for More Effective Oil Price Cap

The European Union on Friday agreed an 18th package of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine, including measures aimed at dealing further blows

July 18, 2025
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EU Targets Russia’s Shadow Fleet with Sweeping Sanctions in 18th Package

The European Union has adopted its 18th package of sanctions against Russia, with significant measures targeting the maritime sector and Russia’s shadow

July 18, 2025
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Tuesday, July 15, 2025
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EU Fails to Approve New Russia Sanctions

The European Union did not approve the 18th Russia sanctions package on Tuesday, the EU's foreign chief Kaja Kallas said after a meeting with EU foreign

July 15, 2025
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Russia’s Crude Shipments Rebound Ahead of Trump Sanctions Threat

Russia’s crude exports hit a one-month high, driven by a surge in weekly flows that coincided with a sharp drop in refinery runs. The increase came before

July 15, 2025
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Monday, July 14, 2025
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Trump Threatens New Sanctions on Russian Exports After Grace Period

Trump outlines a tougher stance on Russia, conditioning peace talks on halting attacks and threatening sanctions on countries buying Russian oil. By Anastasiia

July 14, 2025
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Friday, July 11, 2025
A Russian state flag flies on the top of a diesel plant in the Irkutsk Oil Company-owned Yarakta Oil Field in Irkutsk Region. Picture REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko
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European Commission to Propose Floating Russian Oil Price Cap

The European Commission is expected to propose a floating Russian oil price cap this week as part of a new draft sanctions package in an attempt to overcome

July 11, 2025
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Sunday, June 29, 2025
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Russia Tries Again to Expand LNG Exports Upended by Sanctions

By Stephen Stapczynski Jun 28, 2025 (Bloomberg) –Russia is taking another crack at expanding exports of liquefied natural gas after US sanctions

June 29, 2025
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Tuesday, June 24, 2025
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EU’s 18th Sanctions Package Faces Central European Roadblock

European Union diplomats said they expect to reach a deal during an EU summit this week on an 18th package of sanctions against Russia, which Slovakia and

June 24, 2025
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Thursday, June 19, 2025
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Australia Targets Russia’s Shadow Fleet with First-Ever Sanctions on 60 Vessels

Australia has launched its first sanctions against Russia’s shadow fleet, targeting 60 vessels involved in circumventing international sanctions imposed

June 19, 2025
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025
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Britain Targets Putin’s Shadow Fleet in Sweeping G7 Sanctions

The United Kingdom has announced a significant maritime sanctions package targeting Russia’s shadow fleet, with 20 oil tankers now under restrictions as

June 17, 2025
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Fuga Bluemarine crude oil tanker lies at anchor near the terminal Kozmino in Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia
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Pipelines, Price Cap, and Shadow Fleet: EU Escalates Economic War on Russia

The European Commission has proposed an 18th package of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, aimed at Moscow's energy revenues, its banks

June 10, 2025
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Monday, June 2, 2025
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Panama Claims 650 Ships Removed from Registry Over Sanctions

Panama's Maritime Authority has removed from its registry more than 650 vessels since 2019 as part of an effort to fulfill U.S. sanctions and enforce stricter

June 2, 2025
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
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Trump Warns Putin “Playing with Fire”

In the wake of Russia’s largest aerial assault of the Ukraine war, U.S. President Donald Trump issued stark warnings to Vladimir Putin, saying the

May 27, 2025
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Thursday, May 22, 2025
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EU’s Largest-Ever Dark Fleet Sanctions Package Still Leaves Major Gaps

The European Union has launched its most extensive sanctions package targeting Russia’s shadow fleet—blacklisting 189 additional Russian-linked tankers

May 22, 2025
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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EU, Britain Go Ahead With New Russia Sanctions Without Waiting for Trump

The EU and Britain announced new sanctions against Russia on Tuesday without waiting for the United States to join them, a day after President Donald

May 20, 2025
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UK Cracks Down on Russia’s Shadow Fleet with New Sanctions

The UK has unveiled new measures targeting Russia’s shadow fleet operations and oil trade as part of a broader 100-sanction package. The UK’s

May 20, 2025
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Monday, May 19, 2025
An aerial view shows an SCF tanker at the crude oil terminal Kozmino on the shore of Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia August 12, 2022
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EU Likely to Propose to G7 Lowering Price Cap on Russian Oil to $50 per Barrel

The EU will propose to G7 finance ministers this week to lower the current $60 per barrel price cap on Russian seaborne oil as part of the new sanctions

May 19, 2025
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Thursday, May 15, 2025
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Estonia Confirms Russia Sent Jet After Attempt to Stop Sanction-breaking Ship

Estonia said on Thursday that Moscow had briefly sent a fighter jet into NATO airspace over the Baltic Sea during an attempt to stop a Russian-bound oil

May 15, 2025
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