Russia sanctions17 Feb 2026France releases suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker after fine paidFrench Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the vessel was departing Marseille after a payment of "several million euros".17 Feb 202611 Feb 2026The ghost ships in the English Channel and the question of what to do about themWhat can governments do when countries circumvent or flout the rules to export oil?11 Feb 20269 Feb 2026The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankersA growing number of tankers and other commercial vessels are being ditched by their owners.9 Feb 202622 Jan 2026France seizes suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' tankerThe vessel, named Grinch, was stopped by the French navy as it travelled through waters between Spain and Morocco.22 Jan 20267 Jan 2026UK armed forces helped US seizure of tanker, says MoDVenezuelan-linked Marinera was stopped by the US Coast Guard as it travelled through waters between Iceland and Scotland.7 Jan 20268 Nov 2025Hungarian PM 'got what he wanted' in talks with TrumpDonald Trump has exempted Hungary from sanctions over its continued purchases of Russian oil and gas for one year, a White House official has confirmed to BBC News.8 Nov 202523 Oct 2025Trump says Putin talks 'don't go anywhere' as he imposes new sanctions The US has announced new sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia's two largest oil companies, over continued fighting in Ukraine.23 Oct 202523 Oct 2025What's the significance of US sanctions on Russian oil?The new measures target Moscow's ability to fund its war machine, the US Treasury said.23 Oct 20256 Aug 2025On Ukraine's front line, twisted wreckage shows sanctions haven't yet stopped RussiaIn Kharkiv, investigators gather evidence of Russian attacks - and how it has dodged sanctions.6 Aug 2025...
