Russia sanctions16 Jun 2026Captain of seized Russian shadow fleet tanker appears in courtAjay Pant, a 38-year-old Indian national, has been charged with sanction offences. 16 Jun 202615 Jun 2026Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker intercepted in Channel chargedAn Indian national is charged with contravening sanctions after the tanker was detained.15 Jun 202615 Jun 2026Arrest made after seizure of Russian shadow fleet oil tankerNational Crime Agency officers detain an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences.15 Jun 202618 May 2026Ex-Everton director loses Russian sanctions challengeSarvar Ismailov was sanctioned in 2022 due to his billionaire uncle's ties to Vladimir Putin.18 May 202619 Apr 2026Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiverThe US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran.19 Apr 202613 Mar 2026US easing of Russia oil sanctions draws criticism Leaders in Europe and Canada have pushed back against Washington's move to allow Russia to sell stranded oil.13 Mar 202617 Feb 2026France releases suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker after fine paidFrench Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the vessel was departing Marseille after a payment of "several million euros".17 Feb 202611 Feb 2026The ghost ships in the English Channel and the question of what to do about themWhat can governments do when countries circumvent or flout the rules to export oil?11 Feb 20269 Feb 2026The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankersA growing number of tankers and other commercial vessels are being ditched by their owners.9 Feb 2026...
