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Russia has increased the capacity of its shadow oil fleet by about 70% in a year despite Western sanctions - FT

The volume of Russian oil transported by the shadow fleet increased from 2. 4 to 4.1 million barrels per day. 70% of Russian marine oil is transported by poorly maintained and insufficiently insured tankers.

War • October 14, 08:59 AM • 16794 views

Oil tanker catches fire in the Baltic Sea, crew evacuated

The 73-meter-long German tanker Annika caught fire after an explosion in the Baltic Sea near the city of Kjellungsborn. Seven crew members were evacuated, and rescuers are trying to extinguish the fire on the vessel, which was carrying hundreds of tons of fuel oil.

News of the World • October 11, 09:46 AM • 13379 views

Estonia will produce military products for Ukraine

The Estonian Defense Minister announced plans to produce military products for Ukraine worth more than 100 million euros annually. Estonia seeks to prioritize Ukraine's needs by 2025.

War • October 1, 02:00 PM • 76740 views

Estonia and Finland plan to close the Gulf of Finland to Russian ships

Estonia and Finland are developing plans to close the Gulf of Finland to Russian ships in case of a threat. This is technically feasible, but would require consideration of economic interests and infrastructure changes.

News of the World • September 23, 07:49 PM • 34028 views

Japanese fighter jet intercepts Russian military aircraft and fires flares

A Russian Il-38 violated Japanese airspace three times on September 23. In response, Japanese fighter jets used flares for the first time, and Tokyo lodged a strong protest with the Russian government.

News of the World • September 23, 03:33 PM • 18085 views

Podoliak on the Nord Stream case pointed the finger at Russia - Reuters

Advisor to the head of the OP pointed the finger at Russia in case of the explosions on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. Podolyak stated that Ukraine has no relation to the incident and did not receive any benefits from it.

Politics • August 15, 09:58 AM • 35447 views

NATO jets intercept Russian plane over the Baltic Sea

A Russian Il-20M reconnaissance plane flew into international airspace over the Baltic without contacting controllers. German and Swedish fighter jets took off to escort it.

News of the World • August 10, 04:01 PM • 39415 views

Russia starts supplying oil to Asia through the Arctic Ocean - media

The Russian company Urals has started supplying oil to Asia via the Arctic Ocean. The first tanker with 100,000 tons of oil left the port of Primorsk for China via the Barents Sea.

News of the World • July 30, 05:30 PM • 25056 views

russia launches large-scale naval exercises with 20 thousand troops

The terrorist country has launched planned military exercises involving three fleets and the Caspian Flotilla. About 20,000 military personnel and 300 ships are taking part in the exercise to test the naval command and control.

Politics • July 30, 02:50 AM • 85396 views

Dmytro Kuleba became an honored guest of the annual meeting of ambassadors of the Republic of Lithuania

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba expressed gratitude to Lithuania for its strong support, including €1. 2 billion in aid, hospitality for Ukrainian refugees, and advocacy for Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO, during his online address to Lithuanian ambassadors.

War • July 16, 12:40 AM • 113045 views

Two beluga whales evacuated from Kharkiv to an aquarium in Spain

Two belugas named plombir and Miranda, aged 14 and 15, were evacuated from Kharkiv's Nemo Dolphinarium to an oceanographic Park in Valencia, Spain, after intense Russian shelling threatened their safety.

Society • June 21, 05:05 AM • 24114 views

Aerial bombs, drones and boats: France has published a list of military assistance to Ukraine for this year

Since the beginning of 2024, France has provided Ukraine with military assistance worth more than 1. 32 billion euros, including aerial bombs, armored vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, ammunition and other equipment.

War • June 7, 05:41 PM • 21434 views

Incident on the border with Russia: Stoltenberg talks to Estonian Prime Minister

NATO said it stood in solidarity with Estonia against any threat to its sovereignty after Russia dismantled Estonian border buoys, which led to tensions between the two countries.

News of the World • May 24, 03:05 PM • 20259 views

EU condemns "theft" of Estonian buoys by Russian border guards

The EU emphasizes that the actions of Russian border guards on the Narva River are part of a broader pattern of provocative behavior and hybrid actions by Russia in the Baltic Sea region.

News of the World • May 24, 02:59 PM • 18315 views

France and Germany are concerned about Russia's provocations in the Baltic region

France and Germany are concerned about increased Russian provocations at the border on the EU's borders with Estonia, Lithuania and Finland.

News of the World • May 24, 12:49 PM • 14593 views

This will strengthen not only Ukraine but the entire European perimeter: Zelensky on military support from Sweden

Sweden will provide Ukraine with $7 billion in military aid over the next 3 years to strengthen European security against Russian aggression.

War • May 22, 06:08 PM • 52860 views

After the West's reaction: the Russian government removed from its website the document on changing maritime borders with Lithuania and Finland

Amid the reaction of the Baltic states, Russia removed a draft document that proposed to unilaterally change its maritime borders with Lithuania and Finland in the Baltic Sea.

War • May 22, 06:00 PM • 45715 views

Putin seeks to seize Gotland Island and fully control the Baltic Sea-Swedish Commander-In-Chief

Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking control of the entire Baltic Sea, including the Swedish island of Gotland, Swedish Armed Forces commander-in-chief Mikael Buden has warned.

News of the World • May 22, 12:54 PM • 16389 views

Russia unilaterally decided to change the maritime border with Lithuania and Finland in the Baltic Sea

Russia has unilaterally changed its maritime borders with Lithuania and Finland in the Baltic Sea, revising the geographical coordinates of islands and coastal areas.

Politics • May 21, 11:59 PM • 24143 views

russia wants to unilaterally change maritime borders with Lithuania and Finland - rossmi

russia plans to unilaterally change its maritime borders with Lithuania and Finland in the Baltic Sea, adjusting geographical coordinates to declare part of the water area its internal sea waters.

News of the World • May 21, 06:40 PM • 43292 views

Grain corridor and strengthening the protection of the Odesa region's sky: Kiper told the details of the meeting with the Estonian delegation

The head of the Odesa Regional State Administration, Oleh Kiper, met with the Estonian delegation to discuss the grain corridor, strengthening air defense, cooperation in the field of digitalization and IT, economic ties between enterprises, and organizing recreation for children from Odesa in Estonia.

War • May 20, 05:48 PM • 53015 views

Estonia to sell uninhabited island in the Baltic Sea at auction

Estonia will auction off the uninhabited Hiralaide Island in the Baltic Sea with the right to build at a starting price of 480,000 euros.

Economy • May 15, 02:50 AM • 26417 views

Scandinavian countries unite amid growing security threats from russia and are ready to confront the "shadow war"

The Baltic states and Northern Europe have reaffirmed their unity against russia's "shadow war. " Sweden joined NATO, and the Baltic prime ministers promised not to abandon their support for Ukraine despite moscow's intimidation.

War • May 13, 02:47 PM • 21257 views

EU to impose restrictions on 11 ships as part of countering Russia's "shadow fleet" - Bloomberg

The European Union has proposed to impose restrictions on 11 vessels that contribute to Russia's war against Ukraine, including banning them from entering EU ports, prohibiting European companies from providing services, and limiting insurance and technical assistance.

Economy • May 7, 11:56 AM • 21373 views

Finnish Transport Agency: GPS jamming is a result of russian military activity

According to the Finnish transport and communications agency Traficom, the GPS jamming in the Baltic region is likely a side effect of russian military activities aimed at interfering with the navigation and control of drones.

Politics • May 4, 10:58 PM • 24472 views

Finland in contact with NATO, EU over GPS interference from Russia - Foreign Minister

Finland is in contact with NATO and the EU about growing GPS interference from Russia, which has increased during Russia's war in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said.

News of the World • May 3, 02:08 PM • 25155 views

Baltic states warn of disaster risk due to Russian GPS jamming

Over the weekend, Baltic ministers warned of the risk of an air disaster due to GPS jamming blamed on Russia, after two Finnish flights were forced to turn around midway due to interference with navigation signals.

News of the World • April 29, 08:53 AM • 32400 views

"Dragon's teeth" and anti-tank ditches: Latvia starts building fortifications near the border with russia

Latvia has started building anti-tank ditches near its eastern border as part of the Baltic Defense Line to deter potential military threats.

News of the World • April 29, 01:39 AM • 36244 views

Frost warnings are in effect in most of Poland - weather service

A cold snap with frosty temperatures down to -8 degrees Celsius hit most of Poland due to the penetration of Arctic air from Central Europe.

News of the World • April 22, 07:38 AM • 16858 views

Kyiv expects thunderstorms and spring frosts

Frosts of 0-2°C are expected in Kyiv on the night of April 20, with ice on the roads and a yellow alert level.

Society • April 17, 02:38 PM • 23460 views

Ukraine and the USA may sign a mineral agreement today - source

India and Pakistan: Political scientist explains whether a new war is brewing and how it will affect Ukraine

The Rada extended the deadline for the voluntary return of military personnel from unauthorized leave until August 30.

State Land Bank or Vinnytsia "meeting of friends" around land management

From May, gasoline in Ukraine should be sold with alcohol: how this will affect cars and the cost of fuel

BEB is investigating cases of tax evasion and smuggling in the field of electronics trade

“Return to Stalinism”: lawyer Kravets on NABU's pressure on the bar, wiretapping and reports to foreigners

Held in a camp for six years: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine evacuated a Ukrainian woman and her two children from Syria

TCR servicemen without combat experience will be sent to fighting units - General Staff

We have already lost the opportunity to purchase seeds from Ukrainian producers - expert

Night attack on Dnipro: the RMA told the details

More than half of the battles are in two directions: map from the General Staff

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Kellogg: US and Ukraine agreed on 22 actions for further agreements on the war

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Hetmantsev's bill on the activities of the Deposit Guarantee Fund was subjected to devastating criticism by the Verkhovna Rada's scientific and expert department

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“Mommy's rules”. Transparency International Ukraine revealed the motives why the ARMA leadership is disrupting changes in the agency

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