Ukraine’s military intelligence service (HUR) has reported that an uninsured Aframax-class oil tanker has been conducting ship-to-ship oil transfers in international waters between Greece and Cyprus since July 2024.

U.K. tightens sanctions on Russia's shadow fleet, banning ships and blacklisting individuals involved in energy and shipping.

At the G7 summit in Canada, leaders discussed the Ukraine war and tensions in the Middle East, emphasizing the need for increased sanctions on Russia and support for Israel, while calling Iran a source of regional instability and stressing the importance of energy market stability.

Following a deadly Russian airstrike on Sumy on Monday, June 2nd, which killed at least three civilians and damaged a medical facility, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for increased international sanctions against Moscow.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new sanctions against Russia during a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta. on Tuesday. The prime minister also announced more than $4 billion in support for Ukraine.

According to Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR), the vessel, operating without Western insurance, is part of Russia's expanding shadow fleet used to bypass G7 and EU sanctions on Russian oil exports.

The call comes as Ukraine is pushing for U.S. sanctions on Moscow. LONDON -- President Donald Trump said he spoke to Russian President Putin on Wednesday, describing their call as "good" but "not ...

But those sanctions have not caused widespread economic collapse or halted Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. In fact, the International Monetary Fund estimated that Russia’s gross domestic ...

Top security officials say China and North Korea’s support for Russia in its war against Ukraine has exposed how lines between regions have blurred, and the need for a global approach toward defense.