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Italian authorities have detained a cargo vessel suspected of transporting Russian metal in violation of EU sanctions.
The ship, flying the flag of Tuvalu. Investigators believe its cargo of iron briquettes was shipped from Novorossiysk using falsified documents and deliberate GPS shutdowns.
The ship, flying the flag of Tuvalu. Investigators believe its cargo of iron briquettes was shipped from Novorossiysk using falsified documents and deliberate GPS shutdowns.
January 17, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Italian authorities have detained a cargo vessel suspected of transporting Russian metal in violation of EU sanctions.
The ship, flying the flag of Tuvalu. Investigators believe its cargo of iron briquettes was shipped from Novorossiysk using falsified documents and deliberate GPS shutdowns.
The ship, flying the flag of Tuvalu. Investigators believe its cargo of iron briquettes was shipped from Novorossiysk using falsified documents and deliberate GPS shutdowns.
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Russian economy is in big trouble.
In 2026, the Russian economy is not yet in decline, but it is in real trouble.
Read the full article on EUvsDisinfo.eu:
euvsdisinfo.eu/in-2026-the-...
Read the full article on EUvsDisinfo.eu:
euvsdisinfo.eu/in-2026-the-...
January 16, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Russian economy is in big trouble.
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🇪🇺🇬🇱 Europe will break all economic ties with the US if it tries to seize Greenland, — FT
📍The French Finance Minister warned his American counterpart about this. He stressed: any step towards seizing the island would be tantamount to crossing a "red line".
📍The French Finance Minister warned his American counterpart about this. He stressed: any step towards seizing the island would be tantamount to crossing a "red line".
January 16, 2026 at 1:29 PM
🇪🇺🇬🇱 Europe will break all economic ties with the US if it tries to seize Greenland, — FT
📍The French Finance Minister warned his American counterpart about this. He stressed: any step towards seizing the island would be tantamount to crossing a "red line".
📍The French Finance Minister warned his American counterpart about this. He stressed: any step towards seizing the island would be tantamount to crossing a "red line".
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Jan. 16, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
January 16, 2026 at 6:51 AM
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Jan. 16, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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🇺🇸 The US has temporarily suspended visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Russia, Iran, Brazil, and Egypt, - Fox News.
The decision was made by State Department as part of efforts to tighten scrutiny of applicants who may be considered likely recipients of social assistance.
The decision was made by State Department as part of efforts to tighten scrutiny of applicants who may be considered likely recipients of social assistance.
January 14, 2026 at 2:57 PM
🇺🇸 The US has temporarily suspended visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Russia, Iran, Brazil, and Egypt, - Fox News.
The decision was made by State Department as part of efforts to tighten scrutiny of applicants who may be considered likely recipients of social assistance.
The decision was made by State Department as part of efforts to tighten scrutiny of applicants who may be considered likely recipients of social assistance.
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🇵🇱 Polish President Nawrocki:
We in Poland, we don't know different Russia than aggressive Russia. Never mind Tsarist Russia, White Russia, Bolshevik Russia, or today's Putin's Russia—is always the threat for Poland, for Europe, for East-Central Europe.
We in Poland, we don't know different Russia than aggressive Russia. Never mind Tsarist Russia, White Russia, Bolshevik Russia, or today's Putin's Russia—is always the threat for Poland, for Europe, for East-Central Europe.
January 14, 2026 at 1:49 PM
🇵🇱 Polish President Nawrocki:
We in Poland, we don't know different Russia than aggressive Russia. Never mind Tsarist Russia, White Russia, Bolshevik Russia, or today's Putin's Russia—is always the threat for Poland, for Europe, for East-Central Europe.
We in Poland, we don't know different Russia than aggressive Russia. Never mind Tsarist Russia, White Russia, Bolshevik Russia, or today's Putin's Russia—is always the threat for Poland, for Europe, for East-Central Europe.
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❗️US President Trump is calling on Iranians to continue protesting and seize control of institutions, urging them to document the names of killers and abusers, saying they “will pay a big price.” He says that "help is on its the way".
January 13, 2026 at 3:31 PM
❗️US President Trump is calling on Iranians to continue protesting and seize control of institutions, urging them to document the names of killers and abusers, saying they “will pay a big price.” He says that "help is on its the way".
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🛳️ Tankers hauling Russia's crude are piling up at sea with nowhere to go, as Moscow struggles to revive the Indian market that saved its oil trade when European buyers turned away after the Ukraine invasion, - Bloomberg
January 13, 2026 at 5:11 PM
🛳️ Tankers hauling Russia's crude are piling up at sea with nowhere to go, as Moscow struggles to revive the Indian market that saved its oil trade when European buyers turned away after the Ukraine invasion, - Bloomberg
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Update: Reuters reports that four Greek-managed oil tankers were struck by unidentified drones near Russia’s Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal in the Black Sea. The targeted ships: Delta Harmony, Matilda, Freud, and Delta Supreme were en route to load Kazakh oil. Ukraine has not commented.
January 13, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Update: Reuters reports that four Greek-managed oil tankers were struck by unidentified drones near Russia’s Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal in the Black Sea. The targeted ships: Delta Harmony, Matilda, Freud, and Delta Supreme were en route to load Kazakh oil. Ukraine has not commented.
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🛳️💥Reuters: Four Greek-managed oil tankers were hit by unidentified drones on Tuesday in the Black Sea on the way to load oil at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal off the Russian coast.
Ukraine did not immediately comment on the recent attacks.
Ukraine did not immediately comment on the recent attacks.
January 13, 2026 at 1:31 PM
🛳️💥Reuters: Four Greek-managed oil tankers were hit by unidentified drones on Tuesday in the Black Sea on the way to load oil at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal off the Russian coast.
Ukraine did not immediately comment on the recent attacks.
Ukraine did not immediately comment on the recent attacks.
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🇮🇳🛢️ Moscow is already working to circumvent the latest US sanctions to ensure India can continue importing large volumes of Russian oil, — The Guardian.
Industry experts have expressed doubt that the sanctions have ended India's long-term dependence on cheap Russian oil.
Industry experts have expressed doubt that the sanctions have ended India's long-term dependence on cheap Russian oil.
January 13, 2026 at 9:32 AM
🇮🇳🛢️ Moscow is already working to circumvent the latest US sanctions to ensure India can continue importing large volumes of Russian oil, — The Guardian.
Industry experts have expressed doubt that the sanctions have ended India's long-term dependence on cheap Russian oil.
Industry experts have expressed doubt that the sanctions have ended India's long-term dependence on cheap Russian oil.
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Russian channel Dva Majors claims drones attacked the Greek-flagged tanker “Delta Harmony” near Novorossiysk, sparking a fire that was later extinguished. They also claim two additional tankers were targeted today.
January 13, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Russian channel Dva Majors claims drones attacked the Greek-flagged tanker “Delta Harmony” near Novorossiysk, sparking a fire that was later extinguished. They also claim two additional tankers were targeted today.
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‼️ Russia: “"We're just wasting everything." Deripaska predicted the bankruptcy of thousands of Russian companies.”
Is it getting worse? Because it sounds like it’s getting worse.
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/01/12/t...
Is it getting worse? Because it sounds like it’s getting worse.
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/01/12/t...
January 13, 2026 at 2:52 AM
‼️ Russia: “"We're just wasting everything." Deripaska predicted the bankruptcy of thousands of Russian companies.”
Is it getting worse? Because it sounds like it’s getting worse.
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/01/12/t...
Is it getting worse? Because it sounds like it’s getting worse.
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/01/12/t...
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🇷🇺 NEW | Monthly analysis of Russian Fossil Fuel exports & sanctions
📉 In December 2025, Russia’s monthly fossil fuel export revenues saw a marginal 2% month-on-month decline to EUR 500mn per day — the second lowest figure since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine
📉 In December 2025, Russia’s monthly fossil fuel export revenues saw a marginal 2% month-on-month decline to EUR 500mn per day — the second lowest figure since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine
January 13, 2026 at 4:24 AM
🇷🇺 NEW | Monthly analysis of Russian Fossil Fuel exports & sanctions
📉 In December 2025, Russia’s monthly fossil fuel export revenues saw a marginal 2% month-on-month decline to EUR 500mn per day — the second lowest figure since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine
📉 In December 2025, Russia’s monthly fossil fuel export revenues saw a marginal 2% month-on-month decline to EUR 500mn per day — the second lowest figure since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine
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It is now Day 1418 of Russia’s 3 Day War
January 11, 2026 at 6:14 AM
It is now Day 1418 of Russia’s 3 Day War
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It’s pitch black in Russia’s Belgorod region after Ukrainian HIMARS strikes hit key energy infrastructure, sparking fires at the Luch and Belgorod thermal power plants and the main substation. Governor Gladkov urged residents to buy generators, admitting there’s no clear timeline for restoring power
January 10, 2026 at 4:11 PM
It’s pitch black in Russia’s Belgorod region after Ukrainian HIMARS strikes hit key energy infrastructure, sparking fires at the Luch and Belgorod thermal power plants and the main substation. Governor Gladkov urged residents to buy generators, admitting there’s no clear timeline for restoring power
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🇺🇸 Trump considers Putin an obstacle to peace and is tired of his games, - The Telegraph
Washington's latest steps - the arrest of a Russian oil tanker and support for new sanctions - have become a clear signal to Putin: time for negotiations is running out.
Washington's latest steps - the arrest of a Russian oil tanker and support for new sanctions - have become a clear signal to Putin: time for negotiations is running out.
January 10, 2026 at 9:10 AM
🇺🇸 Trump considers Putin an obstacle to peace and is tired of his games, - The Telegraph
Washington's latest steps - the arrest of a Russian oil tanker and support for new sanctions - have become a clear signal to Putin: time for negotiations is running out.
Washington's latest steps - the arrest of a Russian oil tanker and support for new sanctions - have become a clear signal to Putin: time for negotiations is running out.
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Russia’s losing streak is not coming to an end and received another episode, this time in Iraq.
The Iraqi government nationalized the stake of Russia’s Lukoil in regards to the West Qurna-2 oil field, which accounts of around 75%. This oil field produces 460,000 barrels of oil, daily.
The Iraqi government nationalized the stake of Russia’s Lukoil in regards to the West Qurna-2 oil field, which accounts of around 75%. This oil field produces 460,000 barrels of oil, daily.
January 8, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Russia’s losing streak is not coming to an end and received another episode, this time in Iraq.
The Iraqi government nationalized the stake of Russia’s Lukoil in regards to the West Qurna-2 oil field, which accounts of around 75%. This oil field produces 460,000 barrels of oil, daily.
The Iraqi government nationalized the stake of Russia’s Lukoil in regards to the West Qurna-2 oil field, which accounts of around 75%. This oil field produces 460,000 barrels of oil, daily.
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‼️ Russia: “In 2025, China reduced purchases of almost all raw materials in Russia”
🇨🇳: Best frenemies forever!
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/01/08/k...
🇨🇳: Best frenemies forever!
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/01/08/k...
January 8, 2026 at 5:37 PM
‼️ Russia: “In 2025, China reduced purchases of almost all raw materials in Russia”
🇨🇳: Best frenemies forever!
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/01/08/k...
🇨🇳: Best frenemies forever!
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/01/08/k...
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⚡️ Update: Trump backs moving forward with Russia sanctions legislation, source confirms.
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to use the bipartisan legislation as leverage if Moscow fails to negotiate in good faith to end its war.
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to use the bipartisan legislation as leverage if Moscow fails to negotiate in good faith to end its war.
Trump has 'greenlit' bipartisan Russia sanctions bill, clearing way for Senate vote, US Senator Graham says
U.S. President Donald Trump has approved moving forward with a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill, opening the door for a potential Senate vote as early as next week, according to Senator Lindsey Graham...
kyivindependent.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:17 PM
⚡️ Update: Trump backs moving forward with Russia sanctions legislation, source confirms.
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to use the bipartisan legislation as leverage if Moscow fails to negotiate in good faith to end its war.
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to use the bipartisan legislation as leverage if Moscow fails to negotiate in good faith to end its war.
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Turkish media outlet Ortadoğu reports that on January 7 the Russian shadow fleet tanker "Elbus" while being 30 miles off the Turkish coast near the Abana district was struck by a drone. The ship was heading to Russian port of Novorossiysk.
January 8, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Turkish media outlet Ortadoğu reports that on January 7 the Russian shadow fleet tanker "Elbus" while being 30 miles off the Turkish coast near the Abana district was struck by a drone. The ship was heading to Russian port of Novorossiysk.
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🇺🇦 Zelensky: We all understand how wars like this one – Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine – come to an end. When pressure is strong enough to exhaust the source of the war, peace comes. That pressure exists now, and the EU plays a key role in maintaining it.
January 7, 2026 at 7:21 PM
🇺🇦 Zelensky: We all understand how wars like this one – Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine – come to an end. When pressure is strong enough to exhaust the source of the war, peace comes. That pressure exists now, and the EU plays a key role in maintaining it.
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‼️ Russia: “Finland's National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has seized the bulk carrier Fitburg to conduct a preliminary investigation into the suspected damage to the undersea telecommunications cable between Helsinki and Tallinn.”
🇫🇮: 😎
www.interfax.ru/world/1066667
🇫🇮: 😎
www.interfax.ru/world/1066667
January 7, 2026 at 7:34 PM
‼️ Russia: “Finland's National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has seized the bulk carrier Fitburg to conduct a preliminary investigation into the suspected damage to the undersea telecommunications cable between Helsinki and Tallinn.”
🇫🇮: 😎
www.interfax.ru/world/1066667
🇫🇮: 😎
www.interfax.ru/world/1066667
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🚨 US seized a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker escorted by the Russian navy in the Atlantic. Previously identifying itself as Bella-1 flying a Venezuelan flag, the ship changed its name to Marinera and raised a Russian flag as it attempted to escape. Russian crew arrested.
January 7, 2026 at 8:16 PM
🚨 US seized a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker escorted by the Russian navy in the Atlantic. Previously identifying itself as Bella-1 flying a Venezuelan flag, the ship changed its name to Marinera and raised a Russian flag as it attempted to escape. Russian crew arrested.
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More footage. Ukraine’s Alpha unit long-range drones targeted the "Herkon Plus" oil depot in Streltsovskiye Khutora, just north of Usman. The strike caused a massive fire at the facility, which is part of Russia’s critical energy infrastructure.
January 6, 2026 at 7:39 PM
More footage. Ukraine’s Alpha unit long-range drones targeted the "Herkon Plus" oil depot in Streltsovskiye Khutora, just north of Usman. The strike caused a massive fire at the facility, which is part of Russia’s critical energy infrastructure.