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Russian imports from Maldives soar 90-fold since invasion of Ukraine

The Maldives draws millions of tourists each year with its white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and luxury resorts. But behind that postcard-perfect image, a new trade has quietly emerged: a network of companies helping Russia evade sanctions, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sept. 1, citing a range of documents and comments from Western officials.

2 September, 01:15 PM

Russia circumvents sanctions to 3D-print jet drone turbines — The Economist

Russia has bypassed Western sanctions to acquire 3D-printing equipment for jet drone turbine parts comparable to tech deployed in Rolls-Royce factories, The Economist wrote on Sept. 1.

2 September, 10:33 AM

Austria uncovers global procurement network bypassing EU sanctions against Russia

Austria’s Directorate State Protection and Intelligence Service has uncovered an international network operating in direct violation of EU sanctions against Russia, the Austrian Ministry of Internal Affairs reported on August 10.

11 August, 12:31 PM

SBU naval drone strikes Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker near Yalta

Ukraine's SBU Security Service struck the tanker Blue, part of Russia's "shadow fleet," with a Sea Baby naval drone on July 8, its press service reported on Telegram.

8 July, 06:22 PM

90% of Russian ballistic missiles and UAVs utilize Japanese electronics

Components manufactured by Japanese companies are used in approximately 90% of Russian cruise and ballistic missiles, as well as UAVs, Presidential Advisor and Commissioner for Sanctions Policy Vladyslav Vlasiuk told Kyodo News on June 28.

30 June, 01:16 PM

International ring caught smuggling European ships to Moscow

An international criminal group that purchased maritime vessels for Russia's shadow fleet was neutralized by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) on May 14.

14 May, 01:33 PM

Russia and Iran still importing Shahed drone components from China despite sanctions - WSJ

Iran and Russia have increased purchases of drone components from China despite U.S. and EU sanctions, The Wall Street Journal, citing former U.S. Treasury officials and industry analysts, reported on May 5.

6 May, 10:40 AM

Russia deploys 'shadow airlift' to supply military with restricted tech

Russia has established a massive logistics scheme using civilian cargo flights to supply its military-industrial complex with critical sanctioned components, according to an investigation by Dallas Analytics released on April 25.

27 April, 03:55 PM

Russia using commercial aviation to supply sanctioned components to army - investigation

Russia has employed a broad shadow logistics network to bypass sanctions, using civilian aviation to transport critical military components, Dallas Analytics reported on April 25.

27 April, 02:40 PM

Thousands of Russians slip into EU with fake Romanian passports

Russian citizens massively obtain Romanian citizenship using forged documents, thus, evading international sanctions and gaining legal access to the European Union, Le Monde reported on Dec. 23.

24 December 2025, 10:34 AM

Russia struggles to protect its shadow fleet tankers

Russia’s shadow fleet of old, uninsured tankers used to evade sanctions is increasingly suffering damage and destruction, revealing how vulnerable this covert logistics network has become.

12 December 2025, 10:26 AM

EU prepares toughest sanctions in three years against Russia – French Foreign Minister

The European Union, at France’s initiative and in coordination with U.S. senators, is preparing a new package of the toughest sanctions against Russia since the war outbreak, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said at TF1 TV channel on July 7.

8 July 2025, 12:10 PM

China, Iran, and North Korea aid Russia’s war against Ukraine — NATO Secretary General

China, Iran, and North Korea are actively supporting Russia in its war against Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said, La Repubblica reported on May 27.

27 May 2025, 08:21 AM

EU must hit Russia 'where it truly hurts' with 18th sanctions package - Lithuanian Foreign Ministry

European Union’s 18th sanctions package must “hit the aggressor where it truly hurts”, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys wrote on X on May 20.

21 May 2025, 10:18 AM

Russia may face supply issues in Shahed drone manufacturing – ISW

Russia’s production rate of Shahed drones may be declining due to potential supply chain difficulties, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote in its Feb. 12 report.

13 February 2025, 09:56 AM

Biden strengthens Russia sanctions days before Trump takes office

U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration has launched a mechanism of secondary sanctions against all contractors of major Russian companies in a sweeping effort to close loopholes in existing restrictions, Treasury Department wrote on Jan. 15.

16 January 2025, 11:56 AM

U.S. warns Hong Kong banks over deals with Russia

Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Treasury for Asia and the Middle East Jesse Baker met with Hong Kong leading financial institutions to warn against deals with Russia, Asian outlet Nikkei wrote on Dec. 17.

18 December 2024, 03:18 PM

12 European nations unite to curb Russia's shadow fleet activities

A group of 12 European nations, part of the Nordic-Baltic Eight Plus (NB8+) format, has agreed to enhance monitoring and restrict the activities of Russia's so-called "shadow fleet," according to a joint statement released on Dec. 16.

17 December 2024, 01:01 PM

German citizen arrested in Poland over breaching Russia sanctions

A German national has been detained in Poland on suspicion of brokering and exporting dual-use goods to Russia in breach of the trade restrictions imposed on Moscow after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Reuters reported on Nov. 27.

28 November 2024, 02:11 AM

Kremlin ally Kazakhstan rejects Russian attempts to evade sanctions

Kazakhstan’s government has opposed Russia’s use of its territory to circumvent international sanctions, Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko told in an interview with Polish media outlet PAP on Oct. 24.

24 October 2024, 01:46 PM

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