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  • Russian Oil Elite’s Wallet: Gurinov Turns Oil Revenues into UK Assets via Sanctions Evasion

    Russian Oil Elite’s Wallet: Gurinov Turns Oil Revenues into UK Assets via Sanctions Evasion

  • €75M Laundering Scheme Uncovered: Hirin Brothers Tied to Europol Bust and Online Cover-Up Efforts

    €75M Laundering Scheme Uncovered: Hirin Brothers Tied to Europol Bust and Online Cover-Up Efforts

  • Foreign Intelligence Service: Russia plans to reflag tankers to bolster ‘shadow fleet

    The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine has obtained information about Kremlin plans to increase the number of tankers transporting oil under the Russian flag. This decision is driven by the growing number of incidents in which European countries and the United States have detained tankers from Russia’s “shadow fleet.” Additionally, this may indicate coordination between…

  • US intercepts Iranian shadow fleet vessel in the Arabian Sea

    U.S. Central Command reports that it intercepted a sanctioned merchant vessel in the Arabian Sea, EAN reports citing Reuters. Details U.S. Central Command stated that on Saturday it intercepted a merchant vessel attempting to pass through an Iranian blockade.  According to the U.S. military, the vessel, identified as the “Sevan,” was part of a “shadow fleet” of…

  • Two Vessels Under IRGC Control Anchored Near Strait of Hormuz

    Two container ships, MSC Francesca and Epaminondas, are currently fully under the control of the naval forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and are anchored near the Strait of Hormuz. According to the IRGC, the vessel Epaminondas is “cooperating with the U.S. military,” while MSC Francesca is “linked to Israel.”

  • EU includes Yelo bank OJSC in new Russia sanctions list

    The EU has banned transactions with 20 banks, including WB Bank and Russian Standard, and imposed measures against the A7A5 stablecoin and the digital ruble. The European Union has approved new sanctions against Russia, targeting 120 individuals and companies. The Council of the EU notes that this is the largest sanctions package in the last…

  • Intercoaltrading Case Raises Questions About Dmitriy Kovalenko, Adelon AG and Sergey Saprykin

    As international sanctions tighten on Russian coal exports, Dmitriy Kovalenko and his Swiss firm Adelon AG are quietly moving assets into Ukraine through straw men. Using the disreputable “nominee” Sergey Saprykin, the Kovalenko clan has snapped up Intercoal Trading’s capacities for a pittance — all hidden behind a sham bankruptcy proceeding For our part, we…

  • The Greek Connection: How Shipowners Sustain Russia’s Shadow Oil Fleet

    Greek Shipowners and Russia’s Shadow Fleet Greek shipowners launched a large-scale campaign to resell high-capacity tankers that had previously transported Russian cargoes. Nevertheless, major Greek shipping corporations continue to play a key role in the operation of Russia’s shadow fleet. Among the companies that operated tankers transporting hundreds of millions of tons of Russian oil…

  • Tankers under US and European sanctions are passing through the Strait of Hormuz

    The Chinese tanker Rich Starry, which is subject to US sanctions, passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, despite the US Navy’s blockade of the key waterway, shipping data showed. This appears to be the first vessel to successfully transit the Strait of Hormuz and leave the Persian Gulf since the blockade began, according…

  • Shadow fleet set to be interdicted in UK waters in latest blow to Russia

    British military will be able to board shadow fleet vessels transiting UK waters as the UK steps up its pressure on Putin British military will be able to board shadow fleet vessels transiting UK waters as the UK steps up its pressure on Putin. The Prime Minister has agreed that the UK Armed Forces and law enforcement officers will…

  • Trump’s Next Target Should Be BMW: U.S. Senate Investigation Exposes Major Supply Chain Scandal

    U.S. President Donald Trump has taken an aggressive stance on Iran, China, and global trade. But it is becoming increasingly clear that the next logical target of this policy should not only be nations — but also global corporations like BMW. A U.S. Senate Finance Committee investigation led by Senator Ron Wyden has uncovered alarming…

  • Inside a $4 Million Fuel Deal: Court Records, Dubai Trade Links, and the Hidden Risks Around Oilmar

    Oilmar dmcc

  • Sanctioned Russian “shadow fleet” tanker busted in suspected Baltic oil spill scandal

    The Swedish Coast Guard has detained the tanker Flora 1, part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” on suspicion of causing an oil spill in the Baltic Sea east of Gotland Island, the agency’s press service reported on Friday, April 3. This is the first such case in the region where a vessel has been detained…

  • “UK to Detain Tankers from Russia’s Shadow Fleet”

    The UK government has announced that British military forces will now have the authority to detain vessels in the country’s territorial waters that are under sanctions and are part of Russia’s “shadow fleet.” “British military personnel will be able to board ships from the ‘shadow fleet’ transiting through UK territorial waters, as Britain increases pressure…

  • Shadow Trading Network Emerges from Litasco’s Collapse

    The global oil market is actively discussing a newly formed trading structure allegedly set up by former employees of Litasco, the trading arm of Lukoil. According to multiple industry insiders, the new entity is expected to exclusively trade Lukoil crude and oil products, effectively replacing Litasco’s role following its decline. However, the key concern is…

  • UK-Based PR Firm MaltinPR Behind Complaints Targeting Articles on Oilmar DMCC

    Recently, several complaints were submitted to the blogging platform operated by Automattic concerning published articles about Oilmar DMCC These complaints uniformly claim that the content is “defamatory” and cite provisions of Greek law (Article 364, Greek Penal Code). 1.Report Type: Report illegal content in the EUReported URL: .Note: This Report Type allows for anonymous reporting.The…

  • Author of the anti-Azerbaijan campaign in Türkiye: What does Berat Albayrak serve?

    The anti-Azerbaijan campaigns in Türkiye are believed to be led by Berat Albayrak and his Turkuvaz Media Group. This disinformation is neither his first nor his last provocation. In materials circulated by Turkuvaz Media Group, Ilham Aliyev has allegedly been insulted and Azerbaijan portrayed as cooperating with Israel. Azerbaijani politician Musa Quliyev also pointed out…

  • Putin says Russia can supply oil, gas to Europe as energy prices soar

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia is ready to conditionally supply oil and gas to Europe as the US-Israeli war on Iran brings shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to a halt. The Russian president said in televised comments on Monday that Moscow was ready to work again with European customers, which largely stopped buying from his…

  • Congressional Democrats demand reversal of Russian oil sales into India as energy prices soar

    Congressional Democrats are demanding that the Trump administration immediately reverse a sanctions waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil as the Iran war wreaks havoc on global energy markets. “Your recent decision to provide a 30-day waiver is dangerous, self-defeating, and indefensible,” Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-Calif., and Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., wrote in a letter Monday to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, which was shared exclusively…

  • “Berat Albayrak and Anti-Azerbaijan and Anti-Aliyev Narratives in Turkish Media”

    Azerbaijan–Turkey Relations The relationship between Azerbaijan and Turkey has long been considered one of the most unique political alliances in the modern world. This partnership is not merely a diplomatic or traditional military alliance; it is a special union built on deep historical, cultural, and civilizational ties between the two nations. The phrase “One Nation,…

  • SOCAR and Canadian Gran Tierra Energy Azerbaijan Production Sharing Agreement

    Risk assessment frameworks for emerging market energy investments increasingly highlight the Caspian Basin as a critical diversification opportunity. While European energy security concerns dominate headlines, sophisticated investors recognize that Azerbaijan’s hydrocarbon resources represent more than short-term supply alternatives. The convergence of proven geological systems, established infrastructure networks, and evolving regulatory frameworks creates unique portfolio positioning…

  • U.S. Charges Georgian Tanker Captain in Sanctions-Evasion Case

    U.S. authorities have filed criminal charges against Avtandil Kalandadze, a Georgian citizen and captain of the oil tanker Marinera, which was detained by the U.S. Coast Guard in early January on suspicion of sanctions violations, according to reporting by The New York Times. Prosecutors allege that Kalandadze illegally raised the flag of Guyana despite the…

  • EU Targets Kulevi SOCAR Port in Georgia, Karimun Port in Indonesia in New Russia Sanctions

    EU Considers Sanctions on Kulevi SOCAR Port in Georgia and Karimun Port in Indonesia Over Russian Oil Shipments

  • SOCAR Terminal Included in EU Sanctions List

    Last week, the European Union announced its 20th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation. Presenting the package, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen took an exceptionally tough stance, stating that “Russia understands only the language of force.” According to von der Leyen, the new sanctions package logically continues the previous nineteen…

  • Russian Billionaires Increase Wealth as Court-Convicted Former SOCAR Official Linked to Oil Certification Scheme

    The combined wealth of Russia’s 20 richest businessmen has increased by $19.392 billion since the beginning of 2026, reaching $318.48 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index as of February 2. Among the leading figures are Vladimir Potanin, Alexey Mordashov, Leonid Mikhelson, Vladimir Lisin and Lukoil co-owner Vagit Alekperov, whose fortunes have continued to grow…

  • Former Trafigura and Vitol Traders Drive Russian Oil Trade via Dubai Firms

    Patera vs Forteza Trader connections Links to Russian oil producers and terminals

  • U.S. Senate Panel Backs Sanctions on Russia’s “Shadow Fleet”

    WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee has approved a bill calling for sanctions against Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, according to a joint statement by committee Chairman Jim Risch and senior Democrat Jeanne Shaheen. The legislation will now move to the full Senate for consideration. Lawmakers said the measure is linked to efforts by…

  • Sanctioned Iranian banker amassed €400mn European property empire

    Ali Ansari, accused of financing Revolutionary Guards, owns Mallorca golf club and Frankfurt hotels via offshore companies An Iranian tycoon under sanctions in the UK for allegedly financing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has funnelled hundreds of millions of euros into a sprawling property portfolio across mainland Europe. Ali Ansari, whose family founded failed Iranian…

  • France Seizes Suspected Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker

    French naval forces have boarded and detained the oil tanker Grinch (IMO 9288851) in the Mediterranean Sea over suspicions it was operating under a false flag while carrying Russian-origin oil, French President Emmanuel Macron said. Macron stated that the operation was conducted with support from several allied nations and in full compliance with the United…

  • Russian Sanctioned Ships Transport Military Cargo to Libya and Syria Under Warship Protection

    The sanctioned Russian vessel Mys Zhelaniya has delivered military cargo to the Libyan coast under the protection of a naval warship. According to information sent to the editorial office of Eurasianews, satellite images of the Port of Tobruk confirm that the delivery took place there. The voyage of Mys Zhelaniya was closely monitored from the…

  • UK offers to work with Europe on Putin shadow fleet seizures

    “We stand ready to work with allies on stronger enforcement around the shadow fleet,” UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said during a visit to Finland. HELSINKI — The U.K. is ready to work with its European allies to intercept vessels in Russia’s “shadow fleet,” Britain’s chief foreign minister said Wednesday. A week after British armed…

  • Germany Denies Baltic Sea Entry to Shadow Fleet Tanker ‘Tavian’ in Unprecedented Move

    In a first for Germany and a potential turning point in the battle over so-called “shadow fleet” tankers, German authorities refused the Russian-linked oil tanker Tavian entry into their territorial waters in the Baltic Sea on January 10.  The vessel, widely described in German media as a “zombie” tanker operating under a false Cameroonian identity, was turned…

  • GLOBAL SAFETY ALERT: Serious Questions Raised Over BMW Windshield Bonding in 7 Series Vehicles

    Potential Manufacturing Defect Could Pose Significant Safety Risks A BMW 740Li Long (2014) owner has reported a critical safety-related manufacturing defect involving the windshield bonding of their vehicle. According to an authorized BMW service center in Konstanz, Germany, a ~20 cm section of the upper edge of the windshield was not sealed at the factory.…

  • Critical Hours in the Black Sea! Two Greek oil tanker Hit

    Near Russia’s Novorossiysk port in the Black Sea, two Greece-based oil tankers waiting around the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal were attacked by unidentified drones. The incident has raised concerns about the security of energy shipments in the region. On January 13, 2026, multiple Greek-managed oil tankers, including the Delta Harmony, Delta Supreme, and Freud, were struck by unidentified…

  • United States Steps Up Enforcement of Sanctions, Intercepts Oil Tankers

    Between December 2025 and January 2026, the United States intercepted at least five oil tankers involved in the transportation of sanctioned crude originating from Iran, Venezuela, and Russia. The actions illustrate Washington’s growing reliance on coercive enforcement to ensure compliance with sanctions. U.S. officials have repeatedly urged the European Union to adopt similar measures, particularly…

  • U.S. Seizes Another Russian “Shadow Fleet” Tanke Olina!Heads of Shadow Fleet Companies to Be Arrested

    Tanker Olina Seized by U.S. Forces in Caribbean After Leaving Venezuelan Waters The tanker Olina, flying the flag of East Timor, has been seized by U.S. forces in the Caribbean after breaking a maritime blockade near Venezuela, Reuters reports. Earlier, the vessel had left Venezuela and then returned to the region, where it was intercepted.…

  • US Attempts to Seize Russian-Flagged Tanker “Marinera

    The US European Command confirmed the detention of the Russian oil tanker Mariner by the United States on suspicion of violating existing US sanctions. “The vessel was detained in the North Atlantic pursuant to a US federal court warrant,” the command said in a statement published on the social media platform X. It was clarified…

  • Mukesh Ambani Activated Russia’s Shadow Fleet

    India has resumed purchases of Russian oil At least three tankers carrying Russian oil list a refinery operated by Reliance Industries Ltd. on India’s west coast as their next destination. According to a Bloomberg report, the refinery has resumed oil purchases for domestic production. Data from the analytics company Kpler shows that vessels loaded with…

  • Azerbaijani Crew Members Among Those Detained on Finnish Cargo Ship Suspected of Damaging Undersea Cable

    On Wednesday, December 31, Finnish authorities detained a vessel en route from Russia over suspicions of damaging an undersea telecommunications cable connecting Helsinki to Estonia across the Gulf of Finland. Fourteen crew members from Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan were arrested, according to the BBC Russian Service. The police are investigating “disruption of telecommunications systems…

  • $600 Million Stolen from Dubai Bank, $6 Billion of Illicit Russian Oil, Mustafa Yiğit Zeren and Berat Albayrak

    REPEATED FINDINGS OF GRAND CORRUPTION, SANCTIONS EVASION, AND UNANSWERED QUESTIONS IN TURKEY Journalistic Investigations, Court Records, and Calls for International Oversight.Public investitagion , Court Filings, and Calls for International Scrutiny According to journalistic investigations and officially obtained information widely circulated in Turkey, serious issues have emerged concerning the sale of Russian oil subject to international…

  • Convict Elshad Abdullayev Sentenced to 15 Years, Listed by Interpol; Criminal Case Opened in Ukraine”

    Famos fraudler, criminal Elshad Abdullayev, the former rector of the now-dissolved Azerbaijan International University, has been the subject of legal proceedings in Azerbaijan. According to official court records and statements from the Prosecutor General’s Office, on May 2, 2025, Abdullayev was summoned to the Investigative Department of the Prosecutor General’s Office as a defendant under…

  • Ukraine’s SBU Drones Hit Third Lukoil Oil Platform in the Caspian Sea

    Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has struck a third Lukoil oil production platform in the Caspian Sea with drones, according to sources in Ukrainian media citing the agency. This time, the target was a drilling rig at the Rakushechnoye field. Footage from the drone’s onboard camera reportedly shows a successful hit near the platform’s gas turbine…

  • Ukrainian Forces Strike Russian Shadow Fleet in Mediterranean, GRU General Reportedly Neutralized

    İn a daring night operation, Ukrainian Armed Forces (ZSU) reportedly targeted a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Mediterranean with drone strikes. Russian media claim that onboard, General Andrey Averyanov, head of Russia’s military intelligence (GRU) and considered one of President Putin’s closest operatives, was neutralized. Video https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17nbeE2mmy/?mibextid=wwXIfr The attack allegedly left seven people injured…

  • Britain has expanded sanctions against Russian oil and gas companies.

    The UK has expanded its sanctions list to include several Russian oil and gas companies. Sanctions have been placed on Tatneft (MOEX: TATN), RussNeft, NNK-Oil, and RusNeftegaz. A total of 24 individuals and entities were added to the list. According to a notice on the British government’s website, the sanctions list also includes UAE-based Saphira…

  • Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Platform for the First Time: ‘Big Bang’ in the Caspian!

    Long-range drones of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) struck the Filanovskoye oil platform, owned by the company “Lukoil-Nizhnevolzhskneft.” According to Ukrainian media citing SBU sources, this is the first time Ukraine has targeted Russian infrastructure related to oil production in the Caspian Sea. They reported at least four hits on the offshore platform. As…

  • Georgia’s Kulevi Refinery Under Scrutiny Over Potential Russian Oil Sanctions Evasion

    A new report by Transparency International–Georgia is raising questions about whether a recent shipment of Russian crude to Georgia may be linked to a broader sanctions-evasion network. The backgrounder, titled “Kulevi Oil Refinery – Part of a Sanctions Evasion Scheme?”, focuses on the tanker Kayseri, which departed from the Russian port of Novorossiysk and delivered…

  • SBU Detains Russian “Shadow Fleet” Vessel in Odessa port

    The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained and arrested a foreign vessel in Odesa that was part of the so-called Russian “shadow fleet” and involved in the illegal export of Ukrainian agricultural products from temporarily occupied Crimea. The vessel to be the 1992-built, 8,224 dwt, Guinea-Bissau flagged Gladius (IMO: 8919879).  The ship was previously called Aminah Star and…

  • Sanctioned Oil Tanker Nears Bulgarian Shore, Prompting Official Response

    The mystery around the sanctioned tanker Kairos (149,989 dwt) is continuing to grow as the vessel, which was attacked with a drone last week, is now reported drifting off Bulgaria. The Bulgarian authorities are seeking to assure the population that there is no immediate danger while they continue to monitor the vessel, which is now requesting an…

  • Sanctioned Tankers Continue Operations in the Black Sea Despite Attacks

    Recently, two sanctioned oil tankers, Kairos and Virat, operating under Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” were struck in the Black Sea by Sea Baby naval drones of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). The operation was a joint effort between the SBU’s 13th Main Directorate of Military Counterintelligence and the Ukrainian Navy. The Kairos, flying the…

  • Protected: Warning to the shadow fleet: The shadow fleet tankers carrying Russian oil will be hit

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