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Fraudster Elshad Abdullayev has been summoned to the Prosecutor General’s Office due to numerous crimes he has committed.

Agent of Russian FSB Elshad Abdullayev has been summoned to the General prosecutor’s office of Azerbaijan Musavat.com reports that the Prosecutor General’s Office of Azerbaijan sent an appeal to this effect via ITV. The appeal states that the accused Abdullayev Elshad Islam oglu must appear at the Investigation Department of the Prosecutor General’s Office on…
Germany confiscates tanker with Russian oil worth €40 million – Spiegel

German customs have confiscated the tanker Eventin, which had previously lost control, along with almost 100,000 tons of oil on board. This was reported on March 21 by the Der Spiegel newspaper. The tanker was initially heading north from the island of Rügen. Due to the threat of an oil leak, it was towed to…
“It Doesn’t Do Us Any Good.” Trump Begins Process of Dismantling U.S. Department of Education

Donald Trump has signed an executive order that begins the process of eliminating the US Department of Education. This was one of his campaign promises. The executive order, “Improving Educational Achievements by Empowering Parents, States, and Local Communities,” was signed at a ceremony at the White House, where governors, state education officials, and schoolchildren were…
Latest EU Sanctions Extend Asset Freezes, Restrict Oil Industry Dealings and Target ‘Shadow Fleet

Skadden Publication Ryan D. Junck Michael Albrecht vom Kolke Jonathan Benson Margot Sève Wesley Lainé The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its sanctions policy toward Russia by implementing two rounds of restrictive measures that are intended to further intensify pressure on Russia’s government and economy. Specifically, the EU adopted a 15th package of sanctions on 16 December 2024,1 and a…
Oil set for second straight weekly gain on Iran sanctions, planned OPEC+ cuts

March 21 (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Friday, and were set for second consecutive weekly gains, as fresh U.S. sanctions on Iran and a new plan from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) to cut output raised bets on tighter supply. Brent crude futures climbed 14 cents, or 0.2%, to…
Russia’s Shadow Fleet Cruises Italy’s Shores

Summary These activities pose a significant environmental risk: 36% of the oil and derivatives traded from ship to ship in the waters off the Gulf of Augustawere handled by old vessels that did not possess adequate insurance cover for spill damage; In addition to the ecological risk, the presence ofthe shadow fleet off the coast…
Russian secret service agent in Paris, Elshad Abdullayev to be summoned for questioning

The Prosecutor General’s Office has begun issuing official notices against a number of defendants wanted by Azerbaijan under Article 467-13.4 of the Criminal Procedure CodeElshad Abdullayev, known as a fraudster and former rector of the Azerbaijan International University The criminal case under Articles 137.3 (purchase and sale of human organs or tissues) and 308.2 (abuse…
US to tighten sanctions against banking sector, shadow fleet companies and oil from Russia

Due to Donald Trump’s sanctions, almost all major Russian banks, as well as the Central Bank and Moscow Exchange, are now under a complete international blockade. No one, including EU countries, will be able to buy Russian oil without the threat of falling under secondary sanctions. The USA tightens sanctions against the oil and gas…
Russian ‘Crypto Mafioso’ Who Laundered $96 Billion Ends Up in US Hands

Indian authorities have arrested Russian citizen Alexey Beschiokov (according to other sources, Beshchekov) at the request of US intelligence agencies. He is accused of laundering $96 billion through the Garantex crypto exchange, as well as transferring money to the Hamas terrorist group. Garantex provided money laundering for terrorist organizations, drug dealers, and cybercriminals. In 2022,…
Property of former head of International Bank of Azerbaijan confiscated in London

The confiscated property of Zamira Hajiyeva, the wife of the former head of the International Bank of Azerbaijan, Jahangir Hajiyev, who is currently serving a prison sentence in Baku, has been put up for sale in the UK. British sources report that Hajiyeva’s villa in London’s Knightsbridge and golf club in Berkshire are valued at…
Reuters: Trump administration plans to strip legal status of about 240,000 Ukrainians

The Trump administration plans to strip the temporary legal status of about 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the conflict with Russia, Reuters reports, citing senior sources. The move, expected as early as April, would be a stunning reversal of the warm welcome Ukrainians have received under President Joe Biden’s administration.
US suspends intelligence sharing with Ukraine, CIA director confirms

CIA Director Confirms Suspension of Intelligence Sharing with Ukraine — FoxUS President Donald Trump has ordered a suspension of intelligence cooperation with Ukraine, CIA Director John Ratcliffe told Fox Business Network. “I think this pause [in intelligence sharing — BBC] in military and intelligence cooperation will end. I think we will work shoulder to shoulder…
Reuters: Czech Republic left without Russian gas due to sanctions against Russia

Oil supplies from Russia to the Czech Republic via the Druzhba pipeline have been suspended due to payment problems caused by US sanctions against Russia, Reuters reported. “The suspension of supplies was caused by payment problems between the Polish owner of Czech refineries and Russian suppliers,” Czech Industry Minister Josef Sikela said, the agency reports.…
Trump’s Victory: China Sells Panama Canal Ports to Americans

Two major ports near the Panama Canal, owned by Hong Kong’s richest man Li Ka-shing, are to be sold to an American consortium. The deal, which comes amid Donald Trump’s decision to return the canal to US ownership, is worth $22.8 billion, according to the Financial Times. The consortium, which will take control of the…
Tens of millions of barrels of Russian oil have ended up at sea due to sanctions imposed on the “shadow fleet”

Oil exports from Russian ports have reached a three-month high, but Indian and some Chinese ports are refusing to accept cargo carried on ships that were sanctioned on January 10, Bloomberg writes. A significant portion of the oil remains on board these tankers at sea. The Biden administration imposed restrictions on 161 tankers linked to…
Europe prepares to deploy troops in Ukraine

Britain and France are developing a plan to deploy up to 30,000 peacekeepers to Ukraine if Moscow and Kyiv reach a ceasefire agreement. This was reported by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), citing European officials. According to them, the force would focus on Ukraine’s air and sea defense. Ground forces would be minimal and would…
Baltic region prepares for war as Russia and US debate Ukraine’s fate

As Russia and the US held talks in Saudi Arabia this week over the future of the conflict in Ukraine, countries on the Baltic Sea released a flurry of intelligence reports warning of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s plans to expand military conflict further into Europe. Estonia’s Foreign Intelligence Service warned that Russia is expanding its armed forces in a way that “prepares for a…
Trump’s appetite is growing, now he needs more than just rare metals from Ukraine

The President of the United States of America Donald Trump made a new statement regarding how much aid to Ukraine cost Washington. He said that he wants to get the money back and talked not only about rare metals, but also oil and “everything we can get.” “The United States gave $350 billion to Ukraine…
Pro-Russian forces destroy EU office in Bulgaria

Ultra-right opponents of Bulgaria’s adoption of the single European currency attacked the office of the EU’s official delegation in Sofia on Saturday, February 22. According to AFP, the protesters tried to storm the building, throwing a Molotov cocktail, causing the front door to catch fire for a short time. Windows on the first floor were…
‘US has a lot to lose’: Baerbock’s harsh statement

German Foreign Minister and Green Party member Annalena Baerbock promised to “increase pressure” on the United States during a campaign event in Potsdam in connection with the resumption of official contacts between the United States and Russia on Ukraine. “We must show the Americans that they have much to lose if they refuse to side…
“Azerbaijani KGB Agent Ali Hasanaliyev ‘Khoruz’ Deceives German Immigration Service with False Asylum Claims”

An agent of the Russian and Azerbaijani special services, a member of the New Azerbaijan Party of the Azerbaijani government, Ali Hasanaliyev (secret service agent nicknamed “Khoruz”) has been blackmailing people and demanding money from them for many years. Threats from Germany continue to appear. Ali Hasanaliyev ali oguz offers to act as spy of…
President Trump Announces Policy of Imposing Maximum Pressure on Iran; OFAC Sanctions Iran Shipping Network

On February 4, 2025, the White House issued a National Security Presidential Memorandum (“NSP Memo”) outlining President Trump’s intention to impose maximum economic and political pressure on the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran (“Iran”), including by enhancing enforcement efforts and modifying or rescinding any existing general license or guidance that provides Iran with “any degree…
Reuters: Three tankers damaged by explosions in Mediterranean

Over the past month, three tankers have been damaged in explosions in the Mediterranean, Reuters reports, citing three shipping and security sources. According to the agency, all the explosions occurred separately from each other, their causes are unknown. Thus, at the end of January, the oil tanker Seacharm, managed by Thenamaris, was damaged near the…
America did not allocate $350 billion to Ukraine

According to the interagency monitoring group, the United States did not allocate $350 billion to Ukraine, as President Donald Trump claimed. This was reported by the Voice of America, citing information received from the group responsible for preparing reports to Congress. The publication specifies that since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in…
Senator Sanders: Trump Lies About Ukraine, Gets Closer to Putin

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders said the American people are witnessing a “very sad moment in American history.” “Yesterday, we witnessed a very sad moment in American history. We saw the president of the United States team up with… Vladimir Putin to undermine Ukraine’s independence and its democracy. Let’s be honest: Trump is showing us that…
Two tankers of a company registered in Azerbaijan are transporting sanctioned Russian oil

Since the spring of 2024, tankers owned by Marine Guardian Shipmanagement LLC have repeatedly transported black gold from Russian ports to Asian countries, including Thailand. Despite the sanctions, the company Marine Guardian Shipmanagement LLC continues to sell Russian oil https://www.opensanctions.org/entities/ua-ws-a0a306f8a08dc0d2cbdf3c7fba906c54e617e63b/ Marine Guardian Shipmanagement LLC is registered in Sumgait at the address: Apartment 17, House 1,…
EU prepares sanctions against 25 Chinese companies for helping Russia in war

The European Union is preparing to impose new sanctions on 25 Chinese companies that help Russia bypass restrictions imposed on it, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported, citing informed sources. This will be part of the latest package of measures aimed at weakening the Russian military economy. According to senior sources, the sanctions list…
Russian Oil Takes a Hit: Price Falls Below $60

The tough sanctions package imposed by former US President Joe Biden a few days before the end of his term has led to a sharp drop in the price of Russian oil. According to Bloomberg, after the sanctions were imposed, the price of Urals fell below $60 per barrel, since no one wants to exceed…
US slaps sanctions on network shipping Iranian oil to China

WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury said on Thursday it is imposing new sanctions on a few individuals and tankers helping to ship millions of barrels of Iranian crude oil per year to China, in an incremental move to boost pressure on Tehran. They were the first U.S. sanctions on Iran’s oil after…
US imposes new sanctions targeting Iran oil exports

The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Thursday new sanctions on Iran’s oil industry, targeting an international network that facilitates the shipment of millions of barrels of Iranian oil to China. In a release, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, or OFAC, said the sanctions target Sepehr Energy, a front company through which Iran’s…
Financial manipulations and schemes of the head of Gazprom Mezhregiongaz Kaluga

The controversial actions of Vitaliy Kovalev, who oversees Gazprom’s structures, may hinder the political ambitions of his son, Dmitriy Kovalev, a potential candidate to succeed Vladimir Putin. For almost three years, Russian journalists have been speculating about who Dmitriy Kovalev is, working in the Presidential Administration (AP). Kovalev first came into the media spotlight in…
Russia’s oil sector reels from US sanctions

This week we look at the impact of tough new U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil sector. We also analyse the state of Russian agriculture using data released at the end of last year. The US imposes toughest sanctions yet on Russian oil Ten days before the end of Joe Biden’s presidency, the White House imposed its toughest sanctions…
US plans more sanctions on tankers carrying Russian oil, sources say

WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI, Jan 6 (Reuters) – The Biden administration plans to impose more sanctions on Russia over its war on Ukraine, taking aim at its oil revenues with action against tankers carrying Russian crude, three sources with knowledge of the matter said. President Joe Biden’s administration has sought to shore up support for Ukraine before…
KGB agent Elshad Abdullayev was the one who passed information about French businessman Martin Ryan to the State Security Service in Baku

A criminal investigation has begun into the case of French businessman Martin Ryan, who was arrested in Azerbaijan on charges of espionage.The indictment was read out at a session held at the Baku Grave Crimes Court. Azad Mammadli, an Azerbaijani citizen, is sitting in the dock with Martin Ryan. Azad, a lawyer by profession, is…
Family of former Rostov Region governor Vasily Golubev linked to Dubai real estate worth over $11 million

The children of Vasily Golubev, a former governor of Russia’s southern Rostov Region and a current member of the country’s Federation Council, have acquired luxury real estate in Dubai worth approximately €10.5 million ($11.5 million or around 1 billion rubles), according to a new investigation by the late Alexei Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation (ACF). In December 2022, Golubev’s…
Switzerland adopts more EU sanctions on Russia and Belarus

ZURICH, Dec 23 (Reuters) – Switzerland adopted the latest EU sanctions package on Russia and Belarus, the government said on Monday. The move came one week after the European Union targeted Moscow’s vessels and Chinese entities found to have traded with the Russian military. The Swiss government listed 54 persons and 30 companies and organisations, freezing their…
RBC Ukraine, Yosyp Pintus and his entourage Irina Gamerskaia and Rostislav Shaprovsky – agents of the Russian KGB

The owner of “RBC-Ukraine” Yosyp Pintus and his entourage have very close relations with the Russian GRU“RBC-Ukraine” Ukrainian information agency, Founded in 2006 as a division of the Russian “RosBusinessConsulting” (RBC) in Ukraine. Yosyp Pintus, cousin of German Kaplun (chairman of the board of directors of RBC in Russia), was appointed CEO. In October 2014,…
Victoria Kohana Kushch tried to deceive Mikhail GutserievVictoria Kohana Kushch Mikhail Gutseriev

Prominent businessman and associate of British establishment, Mikhail Gutseriev, has become the victim of extortion by his former lover and nominal business owner in Ukraine. The detained woman, Victoria Kohana Kushch, is accused of racketeering on a particularly large scale. As a singer and nominal owner of Mikhail Gutseriev’s Ukrainian real estate assets, Victoria Kohana Kushch…
Milena Antova, who turned Grand Hotel Sveti Vlas Bulgaria into a second Auschwitz, Bulgarian law enforcement and judiciary, which despise EU laws

Bulgaria is a member of the European Union.European Union – Bulgaria and Romania Fully Join Schengen Area. From 1 January 2025, Bulgaria and Romania are full members of the Schengen Area. This means that checks on persons at the internal land borders with and between Bulgaria and Romania are lifted By becoming a member of…
Oil prices fell more than 2%

World oil prices fell by more than 2%. The price of January Brent crude futures fell by 2.41% to $72.09 per barrel. December WTI crude futures fell by 2.67% to $68.5
Head of Iraqi Kurdistan visits Azerbaijan

The head of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, arrived in Baku to participate in the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29). The guest was met at the Baku airport by the Minister of Culture Adil Karimli and other officials.
Faraj Karimli, the imprisoned deputy head of Musavat: Tural Sadigli is an agent of the Azerbaijani State Security Service

The deputy head of Musavat, Faraj Karimli, whose trial is currently ongoing, spoke about the reasons for his arrest in his testimony to the court investigation. F. Karimli said that he carried out the propaganda activities of the Musavat Party on social networks. At the same time, he said that his former party member Tural…
European Companies Sidestep Sanctions: US Criticism Fails to Deter Business as Usual With Russia

Over 20,000 sanctions have been levied against Russia since it invaded Ukraine – but that hasn’t stopped EU companies from trading with it, propping up its war-time economy. by Kyiv Post | October 2, 2024, 4:19 pm Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of Kyiv Post articles on how Russia evades sanctions to wage its war…
Russia’s intelligence chief meets Azerbaijani president on Baku visit

On October 2-3, Sergey Naryshkin, Director of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, made an official visit to Baku, where he met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and the leadership of Azerbaijan’s Foreign Intelligence Service and State Security Service. Sergey Naryshkin Discusses Counteracting Western Intelligence Operations in Baku According to a statement from the Russian Foreign…
Cordelia Moon — a tanker that has been regularly trading as part of the “dark fleet” between Russia and India

A PANAMA-flagged tanker engaged in Russian oil trades was hit by a Houthi uncrewed surface vessel in the early hours of Tuesday morning, marking the first attacks against shipping by the Iran-backed group since September 1. After an initial flurry of four missiles narrowly missed Cordelia Moon (IMO: 9297888), a USV hit the port side ballast tank…
Azerbaijani swearing blackmailer who considered himself a criminal authority Vidadi İsgandarli dies after attack in France?

At 13:15 Baku time, political emigrant and self-described criminal authority Vidadi Iskenderli died in a hospital in the French city of Mulhouse.. His brother Oktay Iskenderli told Turan about this. Leading world websites unanimously published the news about the murder of an Azerbaijani political refugee in France , however, Vidadi Iskenderli considered himself a criminal…
Maersk shipped mining equipment to Russian mercenaries “Wagner” in Sudan

Maersk shipped mining equipment to Russian mercenaries in SudanIn 2022 and 2023, Maersk transported mining equipment to a company owned by the Wagner Group in Sudan. The expert explains that the Danish shipping company has provided a central service for one of Russia’s important sources of income.Container Ship Maersk Patras Is Pictured Docked In Port…
US intends to tighten sanctions against Russian oil

The United States intends to tighten restrictions on the trade of Russian oil, specifically targeting the shadow fleet used by Moscow to transport crude, according to US Deputy National Security Advisor Daleep Singh. ” think we are getting closer to being able to talk about a much stricter regime in relation to both the shadow…
Russia began importing some of the dollar banknotes through Turkey and the UAE, Reuters reported

In January 2024, Russia purchased cash dollars worth 29 million 210 thousand dollars from the African state of Rwanda. This is evidenced by closed data from Russian customs statistics, which Verstka has reviewed. The shipment included 100-dollar banknotes. According to the customs declaration, their total weight was 292.1 kg. The cash was purchased from the…
Danish tanker company, Hafnia helps Russia avoid sanctions

Russia has established an energy company in India to continue their oil trade around the sanctions. A Danish tanker company has transported products from the Russian company worth billions. In the Indian port of Vadinar, a long fuel terminal is sandwiched between a colourful coral reef and a multitude of oil vessels. From here, around…