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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Record 'oil on water' from Iran just before Trump's final decision

Iran's oil exports are surging ahead of the third round of nuclear talks with the U.S., reaching historic levels of oil 'on water' as the country aims to expedite shipments before potential new sanctions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Lukoil to Bulgarians: You must buy Russian oil

Lukoil's trading company Litasco announced that Bulgaria's measures against it violate the Energy Charter Treaty, following Bulgaria's suspension of Russian oil imports and handling of Lukoil's assets.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

USA opens for Venezuelan oil to Cuba

The USA announces it will allow the sale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba for commercial and humanitarian purposes under specific conditions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

Hundreds of Russian shadow tankers trigger military alarm transiting NATO waters: report

Russian-operated shadow tankers moving through NATO waters are raising concerns of military confrontation due to sanctions and escalating tensions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 02:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
World

EU not doing enough to stop Russian shadow fleet, European Parliament president says

Roberta Metsola, president of the European Parliament, criticized the EU for not adequately combating Russia's shadow fleet transporting sanctioned oil.

Feb 25 โ€ข 22:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Druลพba traps: Will Europe allow Orbรกn to blackmail himself with the Russian oil pipeline?

The article discusses Hungary's blockade of an EU sanctions package against Russia, linking it to the resumption of Russian oil supplies via the 'Druลพba' pipeline, raising concerns about political manipulation within the EU.

Feb 25 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
World

Russia heading towards oil war with its important ally

Russia and Iran are entering into a tightening price competition in China's oil market, driven by reduced Indian imports and an influx of redirected oil shipments.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

USA to Allow Sale of Venezuelan Oil to Cuba, Not to Government or Military

The USA has agreed to permit the sale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba under specific conditions.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Russia weighing fuel aid for crisis-hit Cuba

Russia is considering fuel aid for Cuba amidst its ongoing energy crisis caused by reduced oil deliveries due to US restrictions.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

"There is talk of an enormous volume of oil": the zombie black gold of the Russian phantom fleet disrupts the market

The report discusses how international sanctions have left a significant volume of Russian oil trapped in tankers without buyers, creating a disruption in the oil market.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

UK announces new measures to curb evasion of anti-Russian oil sanctions

The UK government has announced new legislative measures to prevent the evasion of sanctions on Russian oil, as concerns grow over the continued passage of sanctioned vessels.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

USA eases oil sanctions targeted at Cuba

The United States has announced a slight easing of oil sanctions on Cuba in response to a severe energy crisis affecting the country.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Iran: Washington takes a new series of economic sanctions

The U.S. government has imposed new economic sanctions aimed at Iranian individuals, companies, and oil tankers to reduce Tehran's revenue ahead of upcoming nuclear talks in Geneva.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

New American sanctions against Iran - Targeting 4 individuals, several entities, and oil tankers

The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed new sanctions on four individuals, various entities, and oil tankers associated with Iran.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Sky News: Part of Putin's most powerful weapons hidden in plain sight โ€“ in the English Channel

Security experts warn about the risks of militarized confrontation in the English Channel due to sanctioned oil tankers potentially funding the war against Ukraine.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Venezuela, after Maduro's Arrest, Revives Oil Exports... Trump "Supplied over 80 Million Barrels"

Following the easing of U.S. sanctions, Venezuela has significantly increased its oil exports while asset freezes against Nicolรกs Maduro's regime remain in place.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

USA has boarded a third tanker in the Indian Ocean

The U.S. has boarded a third tanker in the Indian Ocean, claiming it violated American oil sanctions.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Britain announces the largest package of sanctions on Russia since the start of the Ukraine war

The UK government has imposed its largest sanctions package on Russia in four years, targeting oil sectors and military supply networks on the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Feb 25 โ€ข 03:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

Russian โ€˜dark fleetโ€™ tanker believed to be delivering oil to Cuba, detected off US coast amid Trump ban

A Russian tanker suspected of delivering oil to Cuba has been detected off the U.S. coast, utilizing deceptive tactics amid U.S. sanctions on Cuban oil imports.

Feb 25 โ€ข 00:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

USA has boarded a third tanker in the Indian Ocean

The U.S. military has boarded a third tanker in the Indian Ocean, claiming it violated U.S. oil sanctions after tracking it from the Caribbean.

Feb 24 โ€ข 23:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

The United States seizes a new oil tanker that fled the 'blockade' in the Caribbean

The U.S. has intercepted an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean that was trying to evade a blockade against sanctioned ships heading to Venezuela, marking the third such seizure since Trump's orders in December.

Feb 24 โ€ข 23:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Will the US continue its oil siege against Cuba after the 'setback' on tariffs?

The US will no longer impose tariffs on those supplying oil to Cuba, following a Supreme Court decision, but other types of sanctions may still be applied to maintain pressure on the island.

Feb 24 โ€ข 20:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Britain: London announces 'the largest package' of sanctions against Russia

The UK government has announced a significant package of sanctions against Russia, specifically targeting the energy and military sectors, on the fourth anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine.

Feb 24 โ€ข 20:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

Hungary and Slovakia Wake Up with a Hand in the Pot and Block Sanctions. Pretext: Turned-off Russian Tap

Hungary and Slovakia have blocked the 20th sanction package against Russia, citing interruptions in oil supplies from Russia through Ukraine as a reason for their opposition to an EU loan for Ukraine.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

EU plans permanent ban on Russian oil after Hungarian election

The European Commission intends to propose a permanent ban on Russian oil imports shortly after Hungary's parliamentary elections to avoid influencing the electoral campaign.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
World

UK exempts Druzhba pipeline as it unveils its biggest Russia sanctions package, document shows

The UK has exempted the Druzhba oil pipeline from its new sanctions against Russia, despite targeting the country's oil exports in its latest package against Moscow.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

US says it seized another ship with Venezuelan oil in the Indian Ocean

The US military has seized a sanctioned oil tanker, Bertha, in the Indian Ocean, marking the third interception this month amid ongoing sanctions against Venezuela.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

US forces interdict another fugitive tanker ship in Indian Ocean

US forces have intercepted a tanker ship in the Indian Ocean that was believed to be evading sanctions against Venezuelan oil exports.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
World

US detains the oil tanker 'Bertha', linked to Cuba and Venezuela, for breaching the blockade: 'Defied the quarantine'

The US has intercepted the oil tanker 'Bertha' in the Indian Ocean for allegedly violating sanctions related to Venezuela and Cuba.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Ukrainian bureaucrat working to nullify the Russian war machine

Ukrainian bureaucrat Vladyslav Vlasiuk is leading efforts to block the Russian war machine by advocating for stronger sanctions against Russian oil companies and addressing the flow of Western-made electronic components into Russian weapons.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Commission: Towards a permanent ban on the import of Russian oil โ€“ How it will avoid a blockage from Hungary โ€“ Slovakia

The European Commission plans to propose a permanent ban on Russian oil imports on April 15, three days after the Hungarian elections, aiming to avoid influencing the electoral process.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

U.S. forces have seized a third sanctioned oil tanker

U.S. military forces seized the sanctioned oil tanker Bertha in the Indian Ocean, following claims of defying Iranian-related sanctions.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

EU to submit proposal for a permanent ban on Russian oil in April, document shows

The European Commission plans to submit a proposal for a permanent ban on imports of Russian oil on April 15, as revealed by a document seen by Reuters.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Russia Exports More Oil Than Before the War

Russia's oil exports have increased compared to pre-war levels, but its revenues have decreased due to Western sanctions.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
World

Some of Putin's most potent weapons are hiding in plain sight - in the English Channel

Sky News reports on the presence of Russian oil tankers in the English Channel that defy Western sanctions, suggesting a potential militarised confrontation at sea.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

Moment US military launch night raid on oil tanker in Indian Ocean

The US military conducted a night raid on the oil tanker 'Bertha' in the Indian Ocean as part of ongoing operations against sanctioned vessels.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
World

United Kingdom Targets Transneft in โ€˜Biggest Sanctions Packageโ€™ Since 2022 Invasion

The UK has launched its largest sanctions package against Russia since the 2022 invasion, focusing on oil operator Transneft and various companies involved in trading Russian crude.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

UK imposes largest sanctions package against Russia in four years

The UK has announced its largest sanctions package against Russia in four years, focusing on oil revenues and military equipment suppliers.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

British sanctions on Russian Transneft - Targeting the 2Rivers network

The UK has imposed sanctions on the Russian oil pipeline giant Transneft and around 300 other Russian targets on the anniversary of the Moscow invasion of Ukraine.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
World

Think Tank: Russia's Oil Revenues Have Fallen

A recent analysis from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air reveals that Russia's oil and gas export revenues have dropped significantly over the past year, with an estimated decline of 27%.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Hungary vetoes โ‚ฌ90 billion loan for Ukraine

Hungary has vetoed a โ‚ฌ90 billion loan for Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia, citing alleged disruptions of oil supplies by Kiev.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

"This is a failure." The European Union expresses regret over Hungary's veto of new sanctions against Russia

The European Union expresses disappointment over Hungary's veto of proposed sanctions against Russia, driven by Prime Minister Viktor Orbรกn's demands regarding the 'Druลพba' oil pipeline.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

EU: New sanctions against Russia did not pass after Hungarian veto - Threat for the โ‚ฌ90 billion loan to Kyiv

Hungary's veto blocked new EU sanctions against Russia and the approval of a significant loan to Ukraine amid tensions over oil supply disruptions.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

Hungary blocks sanctions package against Russia

Hungary is blocking a European Union sanctions package against Russia until Ukraine resumes oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline to Hungary and Slovakia.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Chevron Approaches Management of a Giant Oil Field in Iraq

Chevron is in exclusive talks with the Iraqi government regarding the giant "West Qurna 2" oil field, potentially paving the way for its acquisition as Lukoil exits due to U.S. sanctions.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

Kazakhstan Tells U.S. It Has Priority in Local Lukoil Buyout Bid

Kazakhstan asserts its priority rights to acquire Lukoil's assets in Kazakhstan amid U.S. sanctions against the Russian oil producer.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Under the Shadow of Russia's Oil Dependency: Hungary and Slovakia Delay EU Support for Ukraine

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced a veto against sanctions until the operation of the Druzhba oil pipeline is restored, complicating EU support for Ukraine amid increasing Russian aggression.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Russia set three oil export records via Baltic Sea ports in January 2026

In January 2026, Russia set a record of 12.7 million tons of crude oil exported via Baltic Sea ports, surpassing the previous record of 11.8 million tons from October 2025, despite sanctions affecting energy export revenues.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
World

EU ire as Hungary stalls new Russia sanctions over Ukraine

Hungary's vow to block new EU sanctions against Russia unless a key oil pipeline is reopened has thwarted the bloc's attempts to impose economic penalties ahead of a significant anniversary of the conflict in Ukraine.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
World

Two Russian security personnel onboard France-seized tanker โ€” Report

Two Russian security personnel were found aboard a tanker seized by France, which is linked to Russia's oil transport operations amid sanctions.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:02 UTC

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