Tag: Sanctions
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Two Detained on Russian ‘Shadow’ Tanker Linked to Drone Flights
Arrests and Preliminary Investigation Two individuals have been detained in Brest, France, in connection with a tanker suspected of ties to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet. French prosecutors, led by Stéphane Kellenberger, indicated that the detainees presented themselves as the ship’s captain and helmsman. The preliminary phase of the inquiry centers on questions about the vessel’s…
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Two Detained Over Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker Linked to Drone Probes
Detention in Brest: who was arrested and why Two individuals were taken into custody in the port city of Brest, France, on Wednesday, according to prosecutor Stéphane Kellenberger. They presented themselves as the ship’s captain and chief mate, the prosecutor said, and the arrest follows a broader investigation into a tanker linked to Russia’s sanctioned…
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Drone Defense at EU Summit: Sweden’s Kristersson Ready
The informal EU summit in Copenhagen brought together Europe’s leaders to coordinate a response to a new, shared threat: drones. Danish authorities had already deployed a ring of police and military to protect the government district as the bloc’s heads of state and government gathered for a high-stakes discussion about how Europe will defend itself…
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Drone Threats Push EU Summit Security as Kristersson Vows to Shoot Down Drones
Drone threats escalate as EU leaders gather in Copenhagen European leaders convened for an informal summit in central Copenhagen under tight security after a wave of drone alarms across Denmark. A police and military ring was set up around the government district as Sweden and several other countries dispatched soldiers, police and anti-drone systems to…
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Kristersson: Won’t Hesitate to Shoot Down Drones as EU Leaders Gather in Copenhagen
Drone Threats Shape Danish Capitol Summit EU leaders gathered for an informal summit in Copenhagen under heightened security following repeated drone alerts across Denmark. A police and military ring surrounded the government quarter in the heart of the city as Sweden, Denmark and other member states contributed personnel and anti-drone technology to safeguard the meeting.…
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Ukraine War News: Zelensky Hails European Unity as Top Weapon Against Russia
Zelensky’s Message: European Unity as the Primary Strategy As the Ukraine–Russia conflict continues to unfold, political signaling from Europe’s capitals is taking on growing significance. In a statement aiming to mobilize unity across the European Union, President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that cohesion among European nations remains the most potent instrument in the face of Moscow’s…
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Shadow Fleet: Zelensky on Russia’s Drone Launch in Europe
What Zelensky Is Claiming In a briefing yesterday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia is repurposing its so‑called “shadow fleet” of aging oil tankers not only to evade Western sanctions and maintain crude shipments but also to serve as covert platforms for launching drones aimed at cities across Europe. He cited intelligence provided by Ukrainian…
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Zelenskiy: Russia’s Shadow Fleet Bases Drones Across Europe
Introduction: Zelenskiy’s claim and the broader context In a recent public address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukrainian intelligence has evidence that Russia is leveraging its aging fleet of oil tankers—dubbed a “shadow fleet”—not only to evade Western sanctions and move oil, but also as platforms to launch drones aimed at European cities. Zelenskiy described…
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Zelensky Claims Russia Is Using Its Shadow Fleet as a Drone Base Across Europe
Zelensky’s Claim: The Shadow Fleet as a Drone Base In a televised address yesterday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asserted that Russia is weaponizing its so-called “shadow fleet” — an aging, often sanction-skirted network of oil tankers — not only to move crude and refined products around the world, but also as a platform for launching…
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SKF Bearings in Russia’s War Industry: Sanctions and Trade Scrutiny
Introduction SKF bearings have long stood as a symbol of Swedish engineering prowess. They were celebrated as part of Sweden’s cultural canon, a sign of national pride in precision manufacturing. Yet in the shadow of global sanctions and war, the fate of those same bearings—exported from Sweden and used in Russia’s modern armed industry—has become…