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"We're waiving certain oil-related sanctions": Trump moves to curb global
Updated : 4 days, 20 hours ago IST
US President Donald Trump suggested a temporary waiver of certain oil sanctions to curb soaring energy prices. He noted the US Navy could escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary. This follows recent Treasury sanctions on Iran's "shadow fleet" used to fund military program
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"Major blow to shadow fleet": Macron hails joint French-Belgian seizure of
Updated : 1 week, 6 days ago IST
French and Belgian forces intercepted a "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the North Sea to enforce sanctions against Russia. Following a helicopter-assisted boarding by special forces, the vessel is being escorted to Zeebrugge for seizure, aiming to cut off funding for the war in Ukraine.
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French navy boarded Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker in Mediterranean: Ma
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said that the French Navy had boarded a Russia-linked oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea, asserting that France would not tolerate "any violation" of international law.
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Europe 'lost' and stuck in 'Groundhog Day' on security, Zelenskyy tells Da
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Zelenskyy at Davos said Europe is delaying action on defence and justice, comparing the situation to "Groundhog Day". He criticised the lack of a tribunal for Russian crimes and urged unity. He also met Trump, who said the talks went well but ending the war will take time.
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Putin threatens to "cut off Ukraine from sea" after attack on Russian tank
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to "cut off Ukraine from sea," after Kyiv's underwater drone strike on two tankers belonging to Russia's so-called shadow fleet in the Black Sea.
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Ukraine hits Russian oil tankers with underwater drone in Black Sea
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Ukrainian underwater drones have struck two tankers belonging to Russia's so-called shadow fleet in the Black Sea, a Ukrainian security official has confirmed -- marking the latest escalation in Kyiv's campaign to disrupt Moscow's oil exports
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US Treasury tightens sanctions on Iran's shadow oil network, Indian firm a
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The US Department of State and Department of Treasury announced new sanctions targeting Iran's shadow oil network, naming companies and individuals across several countries, including India.
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UK to crack down on British shipping, insurers aiding Russian oil exports:
Updated : 4 months ago IST
British firms have continued to provide maritime and insurance services for tankers carrying Russian LNG nearly four years after Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine.
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European Union adopts 19th sanctions package against Russia: EU foreign po
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The 19th package of sanctions against Russia introduces a gradual phase out of imports of Russian LNG, blacklists "shadow fleet" of vessels, restricts movement of Russian diplomats. It also sanctions banks and cryptocurrencies and imposes restrictions on companies from India and China.
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European Union countries agree to ban all Russian energy imports from 2028
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Council confirmed that imports of Russian gas will be prohibited from January 2026, while maintaining a transition period for existing short term contracts from June 2026 whereas long-term contracts may run until January 1, 2028.
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"Prime Minister Modi and I focus on ending this conflict," says UK PM Star
Updated : 5 months ago IST
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday discussed his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on steps to end the ongoing conflict and cooperation on energy matters.
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US sanctions over 50 entities, including Indian nationals, for facilitatin
Updated : 5 months ago IST
According to a release by the US Department of the Treasury, these actors have collectively enabled the export of billions of dollars' worth of petroleum and petroleum products, providing critical revenue to the Iranian regime and its support for terrorist groups that threaten the United Sta
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