European Parliament

European Parliament Pushes for Targeted Sanctions Against Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ Amid Environmental Concerns

The European Parliament is on the verge of adopting a resolution calling for stricter, “targeted” sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet — a clandestine network of aging, minimally insured oil tankers operating beyond Western regulatory reach. The draft resolution, which enjoys...
Australia-Russia

Russia Bans 131 Australians Amid Rising Diplomatic Tensions with Canberra, Allegations of ‘Anti-Russian Agenda’

Diplomatic tensions between Moscow and Canberra, Russia announced on Tuesday a travel ban on 131 Australian nationals. Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated the decision was in direct retaliation against what it labeled as Australia’s “anti-Russian agenda.” Those affected by...