Zelensky Criticises U.S. Move to Extend Russian Oil Waiver TEC News April 19, 2026 The Ukrainian president pointed to more than 110 vessels allegedly in use by Russia to bypass restrictions.
G7 Foreign Ministers Call for Civilian Protection in Iran War TEC News March 29, 2026 “There can be no justification for the deliberate targeting of civilians in situations of armed conflict,” the joint statement said.
EU Delays Plan To Permanently Ban Russian Oil Imports TEC News March 24, 2026 The disruption of supply caused by the Israeli-U.S. war on Iran has caused oil prices to skyrocket.
EU Member States Urge Action as Sanctioned Tanker Threatens Massive Spill TEC News March 18, 2026 Officials in Italy have warned that a vessel poses a “serious risk” of triggering a large-scale environmental disaster.
Finland Dismisses ‘Russian Threat’ of Baltic Sea Cables Sabotage TEC News March 18, 2026 Finnish officials claim undertrained crews and aging ships pose a greater risk to undersea cables than Moscow.
“Shadow Fleet” Captain Detained by Sweden TEC News March 16, 2026 Registration documents from the Comoros Islands did not convince local authorities that Sea Owl One was not part of Moscow’s maritime machinations.
Russian Envoy Reports ‘Productive’ U.S. Talks as Zelensky Plans Paris Meeting TEC News / AFP March 12, 2026 The U.S. signaled plans to lift certain oil sanctions to ease global energy prices, though its approach to Russian exports remains unclear.
Belgium Seizes Suspected Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker TEC News March 1, 2026 The Belgian military seized a vessel linked to Moscow—and subject to EU sanctions—during a swift, coordinated night-time operation.
Finland Plans New Baltic Sea Surveillance System to Protect Undersea Cables TEC News / AFP January 27, 2026 Helsinki is preparing new monitoring measures after years of unexplained damage to submarine infrastructure.
France Detains Suspected Russian Shadow Fleet Oil Tanker in Mediterranean TEC News / AFP January 25, 2026 French naval forces intercepted a tanker linked to sanctioned Russian oil exports in international waters—placing it under judicial investigation near Marseille.
