Analysis by Lloyd’s List reveals a sharp increase in illicit “shadow fleet” vessels switching to the Russian registry in an attempt to shield themselves from US seizure. Last year, 40
Vitaly Orlov, the billionaire owner of the Russian fishing company Norebo, has filed a lawsuit against the Norwegian government. The legal action challenges Norway’s decision to ban Norebo vessels from
In a significant escalation in late December 2025, the European Union has implemented a series of new measures designed to cripple Russia’s ability to fund its war efforts and to
The European Union has officially included Jacques Baud, a retired Swiss Army colonel and former intelligence analyst, in its latest sanctions list related to the war in Ukraine. The EU
On December 19, 2025, the United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, announced a new package of sanctions targeting individuals and organizations responsible for human rights abuses in Syria. This move
The US Treasury Department has expanded its sanctions against the inner circle of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. This move is part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to