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Zev Furst to Advise Azerbaijan’s State Oil Company on Washington-Focused Strategy

Veteran U.S. political communications and crisis management strategist Zev Furst and his consulting firm, First International Resources (FIR), have been hired to advise Azerbaijan’s state-owned oil company, SOCAR, on strategic and geopolitical issues of importance to Washington. Furst, 77, is a long-time political and corporate adviser who runs First International Resources. He has recently taken…
EU adopts 19th package of sanctions against Russia

he European Commission welcomes the adoption by EU Member States of the 19th package of sanctions against Russia. The new package of sanctions substantially increases the pressure on the Russian war economy, targeting key sectors such as energy, finance, the military industrial base, special economic zones, as well as enablers and profiteers of its war…
London lifts sanctions on two Rosnefts German subsidiaries

According to a license published by the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) on October 22, the UK government has removed two German subsidiaries of Russia’s Rosneft — Rosneft Deutschland and RN Refining & Marketing — from its sanctions list. The license, which is valid until October 22, 2027, grants these companies a special…
Treasury Sanctions Major Russian Oil Companies, Calls on Moscow to Immediately Agree to Ceasefire

WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is imposing further sanctions as a result of Russia’s lack of serious commitment to a peace process to end the war in Ukraine. Today’s actions increase pressure on Russia’s energy sector and degrade the Kremlin’s ability to raise revenue for its…
The United States has announced its largest sanctions package against Russia.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced additional sanctions against Russia, citing “Moscow’s lack of genuine interest in the peace process.” “Today’s sanctions target two of Russia’s largest oil companies: OAO Rosneft Oil Company and OAO Lukoil,” the Treasury Department’s press office said in a statement. Treasury Secretary…
An oil refinery in Slovakia that processes Russian crude oil has caught fire.

A fire broke out at an oil refinery in Bratislava owned by the Hungarian company MOL. The plant processes Russian crude oil delivered via the Druzhba pipeline. According to local media reports, the cause of the fire is still being investigated. It is worth noting that explosions recently occurred at Hungary’s largest oil refinery, which…
EU targets Chinese firms in 19th sanctions package against Russia

The European Union’s upcoming 19th package of sanctions against Russia will include measures targeting four Chinese companies accused of helping Moscow circumvent Western restrictions in the oil sector, EU diplomatic sources told Reuters on October 22. According to the sources, the list includes two Chinese oil refineries, a trading company, and another entity allegedly involved…
Explosion at Hungary’s Main Oil Refinery, Which Processes Russian Crude

A powerful explosion occurred at Hungary’s MOL oil refinery, which processes Russian crude, Magyar Nemzet reported. The plant is considered the largest and most modern in the country. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that the country’s fuel supply remains stable. “We will conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the fire at the…
Russia Attempts Rare and Risky LNG Ship-to-Ship Transfer

A sanctioned tanker carrying LNG from a U.S.-sanctioned export project in Russia appears to have undertaken a rare – and risky – ship-to-ship transfer of the LNG cargo off Malaysia, according to satellite images analyzed by Bloomberg News. The Perle tanker, sanctioned by the United States, is tracked to have loaded LNG from the Portovaya LNG…
Powerful Explosion at Lukoil Refinery in Romania

An explosion occurred at the Lukoil oil refinery located in the Romanian city of Ploiești, according to Romanian TV channel Digi24. “The explosion, which was not accompanied by a fire, took place inside the facility of an economic operator on Mihai Bravu Street, in the municipality of Ploiești,” the Inspectorate for Emergency Situations stated. It…
EU seeks to boost powers to board Russian shadow fleet vessels, document shows

The bloc also considers “targeting the provision of logistical support to shadow fleet vessels,” according to EEAS document seen by POLITICO. By Jacopo Barigazzi The EU is seeking to boost the bloc’s powers to board vessels in Russia’s shadow fleet for inspections, according to a document prepared for Monday’s meeting of EU foreign ministers and seen by…
Up to 1,400 ships: Russia’s shadow fleet worries the EU

The so-called Russian shadow fleet to circumvent international oil sanctions as a result of the war in Ukraine is causing the EU increasing concern. According to a working paper for a meeting of foreign ministers this Monday in Luxembourg, the size of this fleet is now estimated at 600 to 1,400 tankers. “These ships not…
“Borisov’s Secret Offer: Trump Jr., SOCAR, and the Billion-Dollar Battle for LUKoil’s Bulgarian Assets”

Power, Oil, and Intrigue: The High-Stakes Battle for LUKoil’s Bulgarian Empire The fight for control over LUKoil’s assets in Bulgaria has turned into a geopolitical knife fight — one that now sits at the crossroads of Moscow, Baku, Washington, and Sofia. After Bulgaria condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin-backed oil giant began seeking an…
“From Sanctions to the Caspian: Russia’s Shadow Fleet Traced to Baku”

Traces of the so-called “shadow fleet,” which has been transporting sanctioned Iranian — and now Russian — oil, lead to the Yasamal district of Baku. It is in this district that the company managing tankers from the “shadow fleet” is registered — a fleet directly involved in the shipment of oil from Russia and Iran.…
Iran’s “Briont” Tanker, Zulu Shipping – The Secret Route of Russian Oil

EU Targets Russia’s “Shadow Fleet” with New Sanctions — Links to Iranian and Azerbaijani Networks Revealed The European Union (EU) is preparing to include 120 additional oil tankers in its sanctions list as part of the 19th sanctions package against Russia, targeting vessels that form part of Moscow’s so-called “shadow fleet.” According to internal EU…
Denmark Targets Russia’s Shadow Fleet With Tighter Tanker Controls

Denmark is intensifying inspections on oil tankers passing through its waters, which are the gateway to and from the Baltic Sea, in a move to counter Russia’s shadow fleet movements. The Danish authorities are stepping up environmental checks on older tankers passing through its straits, the Environment Ministry said on Monday. A growing number of very old…
“EU Sanctions Mask a Dark Game: Russian Shipping Monopoly Threatens Constanța Port

Blockage in the Port of Constanța? Three ships supplying fuel to vessels belong to Russian companies Of the four ships supplying fuel to vessels in the Port of Constanța, three are owned by Russian companies. One of these companies is part of the Gazprom Neft group, which is under sanctions from the EU and the…
Adnan and Khayal Ahmadzade: From Geneva to Malta, Russia — Building a Hidden Shadow Business Empire

Former senior executives of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR), Adnan and Khayal Ahmadzade, have reportedly constructed a sprawling business network that extends far beyond Azerbaijan. Investigations by multiple sources reveal that their operations span Geneva, Malta, Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkey, and Africa, and involve a complex web of companies and personal connections. 1. SOCAR…
French Navy Detains UK Sanctioned Tanker Linked to Russia’s Shadow Fleet

French Navy Detains Sanctioned Russian-Linked Tanker off Atlantic Coast The French Navy has detained the oil tanker Boracay, sailing under the flag of Benin, on suspicion of being part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet.” The vessel, which left the Russian port of Primorsk on September 20, passed through the Baltic Sea, Danish waters, and the…
SOCAR vs Oilmar: How Small Offshore Traders Made $1 Billion While a State-Owned Giant Reports $500 Million Profit”.

In the wake of Adnan Ahmadzade’s arrest, reports indicate that shares of “Oilmar Shipping and Chartering DMCC”, a UAE-based company allegedly linked to him, were acquired by the company’s CEO, Yusif Mammadov. While this development has been noted in various sources, any legal responsibility remains subject to determination by competent authorities. According to information referenced…
“Sanctions-defying Nayara Energy: Ex-SOCAR CEO opens new markets for Russia”via Redwood Global Supply

SINGAPORE/NEW DELHI, Sept 26 – Russia-backed Indian refiner Nayara Energy is exporting oil products through sanctioned tankers and tapping new markets this month as it revives overseas sales in the aftermath of crippling sanctions, LSEG and Kpler shipping data shows. The privately-owned company halted exports for about two weeks after it was sanctioned by the…
Adnan Ahmadzada Paid a 225,000 CHF Fine in Upper Valais for Driving Without a License”?

Five years ago, a case published in a Swiss newspaper with a circulation of 20min.ch revealed that an Azerbaijani paid a 225,000 franc fine (approximately 550,000 AZN). Reliable sources now report that this person is Adnan Ahmadzada.” In the canton of Valais, a man was ordered to pay 225,000 Swiss francs. According to the decision…
“Adnan Ahmedzade — Captain of the Kremlin’s Shadow Fleet and an illicit trader linked to Lukoil

Russia–Azerbaijan Relations: A Hybrid Crossroads Russia–Azerbaijan relations did not take shape overnight. What matters most here is not so much the historical context or shared Soviet memory, but the post-Soviet period, which has gone through several distinct phases. Russia is a country of a special kind: it rarely limits itself to simple good-neighborly relations. Its…
Bulgaria will give up transit of Russian gas

“Bulgaria will give up transit of Russian gas; without that, only Hungary and Slovakia remain.” Bulgaria will terminate contracts and transit of Russian gas in 2026, and will completely abandon transit in 2028. This was announced by Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov during his speech at the UN General Assembly in New York, according to…
All property and multi-billion accounts of Adnan Ahmedzade have been seized.

SOCAR former manager Adnan Ahmedzade’s Assets Seized Following Arrest The property of businessman Adnan Ahmedzade, recently detained by the State Security Service (SSS), has been seized, according to official reports. Authorities have placed restrictions on Ahmedzade’s apartment in Port Baku, his marketplace, several newly purchased apartments in the Sea Breeze complex, as well as a…
Protected: Lukoil Chief’s Sanctioned Superyacht: Adnan Ahmadzade’s Hidden Maritime Operation

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Protected: Azerbaijan Arrests Adnan Ahmadzada Over Injection of Russian Oil into the Baku–Ceyhan Pipeline

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The EU will punish ships allegedly transporting Russian oil

The total number of vessels under EU sanctions has exceeded 560 The European Union has announced new sanctions against ships involved in transporting Russian oil in circumvention of existing restrictions. This was stated by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “We are imposing sanctions on another 118 vessels of the shadow fleet,” von der…
“The European Union today unveiled its 19th sanctions package against Russia: a new blow to Moscow.”

As previously reported, the European Union today introduced its 19th sanctions package against Russia, aimed at further limiting Moscow’s revenues from the war in Ukraine. The new sanctions package includes the blacklisting of 118 ships, which the EU considers part of Russia’s shadow fleet and its accomplices, as well as a ban on insuring these…
“While Ukrainian Soldiers Die, Former Defense Minister Umerov’s Family Lives in Luxury in the US: 7 of 8 Properties Undeclared –Investigation.

The family of Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine and former Minister of Defence, owns eight luxury properties in the United States. These are three apartments in Florida, one in New York and four villas near Miami, This is reported by the Anti-Corruption Action Centre, Censor.NET reports. According to Umerov’s 2024 declaration, his wife,…
Shadow fleet of Russian and Azerbaijani-Origin Companies: CMA CGM, Marlow, V.Ships,ASCO

CMA CGM and Russian Operations Several entities under Russian jurisdiction remain subsidiaries of powerful global maritime corporations. Therefore, it makes sense to examine how compatible their operations are with the existing sanctions regime and the safety of maritime shipping — including oil transportation. Let’s begin with the Russian subsidiary of a global structure like CMA CGM,…
Azerbaijan’s SOCAR signs deal to buy refiner Italiana Petroli

The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan and its subsidiary SOCAR Trading bought the assets of the private company Italiana Petroli for 3 billion euros, including two oil refineries, 4,500 petrol stations throughout Italy, oil depots and a logistics structure. The details of the deal will be disclosed during intergovernmental negotiations in the very near future,”…
Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker Spartan Nears Indian Port, Defying Restrictions

The oil tanker Spartan, which is subject to EU and UK sanctions, arrived on Sunday at the unloading dock in the Indian port of Mundra, which handles fuel deliveries for HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd. According to Bloomberg, sourced from internal agency contacts and analytical firms Kpler and Vortexa, the ship is carrying around 1 million barrels…
“The United States has imposed sanctions on companies from China, Turkey, and the UAE over ties with Russia.”

The U.S. Department of Commerce has expanded sanctions to include 32 foreign companies, some of which were added due to their ties with organizations in Russia, according to the relevant document. “In this order, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding 32 organizations to the ‘Entity List.’…
Third cargo from Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 discharges and departs China

BEIJING, Sept 11 (Reuters) – A third tanker from Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 plant, which is under Western sanctions, discharged its cargo and exited a terminal in China on Wednesday, LSEG and Kpler’s ship-tracking data showed. The U.S.-sanctioned LNG tanker Zarya unloaded more than 160,000 cubic meters of LNG from the sanctioned Russian project…
“India’s Biggest Refinery Rejects US Oil, Defies America’s Sanctions Push”

At the end of August, the United States imposed 25% tariffs on Indian goods in response to the country’s ongoing purchases of Russian oil. At the same time, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)—India’s largest state-owned oil refiner—removed American crude from its latest tender. Officials in New Delhi stated that India would continue buying crude oil from Russia,…
“Sanctioned Tanker Fleet Meets Resistance at Adani Ports as Global Pressure Mounts”

India’s largest private port operator, Adani Group, has banned entry of tankers that are sanctioned by the US, UK or the European Union, according to multiple local media outlets. Adani’s port footprint in India is more focused on containers and dry bulk than tankers with analysts suggesting the news will not severely curtail Russian oil…
SOCAR Romania Executives Face Scrutiny Following Alleged Leak of Intimate Hotel Photos”

Socar Romania boss Ramil Asadulzade, 37, was caught in intimate poses with one of his subordinates, Bibiana Constantin (country HR Manager at SOCAR). Click and read The other day, Ramil Asadulzade (37 years old, general manager of SOCAR ROMANIA) left the office for several hours to secretly meet with one of his subordinates, Bibiana Constantin…
“Despite Sanctions, Russian Oil Reaches India via Dubai Middlemen”

India’s largest oil refinery says Russian crude supplies are normal. Russian crude continues to be traded on the spot market as in previous years. Barrels are being sold at a discount of $2-$3 per barrel when delivered to Indian ports in Dubai through an oil trading company, according to Anuj Jain, chief financial officer of…
EU to impose sanctions against Kazakhstan for re-export of banned products to Russia for the first time

The EU countries are considering the possibility of using sanctions against Kazakhstan for the first time to circumvent their sanctions, Bloomberg reports, citing people familiar with the preparation of a new package of restrictive measures. The blacklist may also include companies from other countries, in particular China, and new types of products that could be…
US and EU Considering Sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil — Bloomberg

The European Union is considering the possibility of introducing sanctions against the banking and energy sectors as part of the 19th package of restrictions against Russia, Bloomberg reports, citing informed sources. According to them, the EU is discussing the introduction of new sanctions against a number of Russian banks and energy companies. The 19th package…
Second known tanker carrying sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG berths in China

On Saturday, the Voskhod vessel docked at the Beihai LNG terminal in southern China, Bloomberg reports, citing vessel traffic data This is the second tanker in less than two weeks to deliver LNG to China from the sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG 2 project. On Saturday, the Voskhod vessel docked at the Beihai LNG terminal in…
Azerbaijan’s STAR Oil Refinery in Turkey Faces EU Sanctions for Processing Russian Oil

The 18th EU sanctions package against Russia, adopted in July 2025, also affected the STAR refinery in Turkey, which is owned by Azerbaijan. Brussels confirmed that the plant is subject to the ban on refining Russian crude oil. According to EU Foreign Service spokesperson Anita Hipperi, the decision also applies to the State Oil Company…
“Shadow Fleet Shipping Oil to Brunei Through the Arctic Ocean”

Russia will supply Brunei with oil via the Northern Sea Route (NSR) for the first time in September, two industry sources told Reuters. Until now, oil via the NSR has only been shipped to China, due to the country’s proximity to Russia’s Far East. Brunei has been a regular buyer of Russian oil in recent…
Trump demands from Europe: give up Russian oil

US President Donald Trump, in a conversation with European leaders, demanded that they stop buying Russian oil, Reuters reports, citing an unnamed representative of the US administration. According to him, the head of the White House also demanded that European leaders “exert economic pressure” on China for “supporting” Russia in the war against Ukraine.
Australia imposes sanctions against Azerbaijani millionaire Ilham Rahimov

Australia has imposed sanctions against a number of Russian officials, businessmen and propagandists. The list includes Deputy Mayor of Moscow Maxim Liksutov, propagandist Kristina Potupchik, former First Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank Ksenia Yudaeva, Deputy Head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations Denis Popov, former Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov, son of the former…
UK imposes sanctions against Kadyrov’s mother and Kadyrov’s foundation

The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on three Russian organizations and eight individuals. The lists were published on the website of the Foreign Office in London on Wednesday, September 3. According to the Foreign Office, the new sanctions are aimed at those who support “the forced ideological processing of Ukrainian children that exists in Russia.”…
Saudi Aramco halts supply to India’s Nayara Energy after EU sanctions Russia’s Rosneft

The halting of supply means that Nayara Energy, majority-owned by Rosneft, relied entirely on Russia for its crude oil imports in August. Saudi Aramco and Iraq’s SOMO Oil have stopped selling crude oil to India’s Nayara Energy after European Union imposed sanctions on the Russia-backed refiner, Reuters reported on Monday, citing three people familiar with…
Sanctioned Arctic LNG-2 finds Chinese export buyer

The Arctic Mulan, a gas carrier carrying LNG from Arctic LNG 2 (both the tanker and the project are under US sanctions), is approaching southern China. If the ship unloads in a Chinese port, it will be the first delivery of fuel from the project to a foreign buyer, Bloomberg writes. The Arctic Mulan, a…
Vostok Oil: How Rosneft is Building a New Oil Empire in the Arctic, against the UK, US, EU

Vostok-Oil is the most ambitious oil and gas project in modern Russia. It could give a new impetus to energy exports. No less than 12 trillion rubles will be invested in the project. This is ten times more than the construction of the Power of Siberia cost. If everything goes according to plan, over 100…