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June 9, 2026
Kaja Kallas, the EU's chief diplomat, said that on Tuesday, the EU proposed a 21st set of sanctions against Russia in response to its war in Ukraine. The package would target heavily Russia's banks, crypto networks, oil traders, and refineries, as well as?as well?as? drone production.
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June 9, 2026
Interfax reported that the Russian navy conducted military drills in the Baltic Sea, including unguided missile launches and bombing runs. The NATO BALTOPS Naval Exercise, which began?June 4, and runs until?June 20, is the 'biggest war game in the Baltic Sea?year.
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June 9, 2026
A diplomatic source in the EU said that the 'EU' is planning to propose on Wednesday a 21st set of'sanctions' against Russia for 'its' 'war in Ukraine'. The sanctions will target the country's banks and crypto networks, increasing the risk of…
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June 8, 2026
The European Union announced on Monday that it had imposed sanctions?on two Iranians and a unit of 'Islamic Revolutionary.Guard.Corps, for threatening?freedom of maritime traffic?in the Strait of Hormuz. Around a fifth of world oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
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June 8, 2026
Two industry sources said that a fire started at the'main diesel hydrotreating units of Tyumen refinery' on June 6, due to a technical issue. This may force teh plant to cut back its operations. The unit's capacity is 2.6 million metric tonnes…
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June 8, 2026
The market is surprisingly calm despite the biggest oil supply shock since decades. There's no end in sight, as neither Iran nor the U.S. are willing to compromise. This disconnect is a reflection of an uncomfortable truth: The biggest drivers in today's energy markets are unknowns.
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June 8, 2026
The largest oil supply shock since decades is now in its fourth month. There's no end in sight, as neither the U.S. or Iran seem willing to compromise. Yet the market has settled into a eerie calm. This disconnect is a reflection of an uncomfortable…
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June 3, 2026
Delfin Midstream announced on Wednesday that it had made a final investment decision in favor of the first FLNG (floating liquefied gas) vessel of?Delfin LNG, a project currently under development off the coast of Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico.
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June 3, 2026
The?defence minister said that the Romanian navy had?detonated a mine which had drifted onto its 'Black Sea'shore on Wednesday. The ministry stated that the mine is a Russian YaRM type, which was reported near the beach between Vama 'Veche and the 2 Mai seaside town.
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June 3, 2026
A top U.S. General said that the 'United States' expects European NATO allies, including Canada, to increase their contribution of manned and unmanned aircraft as well as ships to the alliances defence plans. Washington is stepping back from these areas.
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June 3, 2026
The Russian Embassy in Paris announced on Wednesday that Russia demands France to'release' the captain of the tanker who was detained?in France for what it calls 'false charges. France's Navy said Monday that it intercepted the Tagor in the Atlantic Ocean…
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June 1, 2026
Archaeologists recovered a trove of Chinese ceramics and European goods from an 18th century shipwreck that was recently discovered off the coast of Norway. The Norwegian Maritime Museum reported that among the items found in the wreckage of…
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June 1, 2026
As Ukrainian strikes on Russia's refineries, energy infrastructure and other facilities continue, the Russian government announced on Monday that it has banned exports of aviation fuel until November 30. Russia exports jet-fuel mainly via rail to Central Asia including Kazakhstan…
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May 28, 2026
TotalEnergies, the French oil major, bought large quantities of Middle East crude in march after its traders saw the U.S. Navy assembling ships near the Gulf in early February. Our oil traders, who are doing their jobs, noticed the U.S. Navy massing ships in the Persian Gulf during February.
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May 27, 2026
Three government officials said that Italy is investigating whether China's investors in Ferretti yacht manufacturer violated golden power rules designed to protect strategic?assets, by failing to reveal their full?"shareholding"?to Italian authorities.
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May 22, 2026
Ship-tracking data revealed on Friday that a third Qatari LNG tanker was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, heading towards China. A Qatari negotiation team had arrived in Tehran, to assist with a deal ending?the Iran war. This 'third transit'…
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May 21, 2026
A European diplomat in Washington demanded an answer from the U.S. government when Donald Trump said on April 7 to Iran that "a civilization will die tonight." The diplomat was concerned about the possibility of the president using a nuclear weapon.
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May 21, 2026
Oil industry showed remarkable resilience when faced with the biggest?energy shock in modern times, pulling many levers to soften the blow from the Iran War. The global market could be months away from breaking point if there is no breakthrough in peace talks.
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May 21, 2026
Oakley Capital, a private equity firm, announced on Thursday that Christian Horner, former Red Bull Formula One boss and advisor to the company's board of directors is now advising it on premium sports investments. Horner, 52 was fired by Red…
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May 19, 2026
A Maldives government spokesperson said that the 'bodies' of two Italian divers who died in a scuba-diving accident have been recovered. Meanwhile, efforts are continuing to recover the remains of another two Italian divers. The five divers entered a deepwater cavern last week.
