Sanctions

4 articles

European Union flag looking strained against a backdrop of oil tankers and pipelines, symbolizing the challenge of circumventing Russian oil import bans.

EU confronts persistent Russian oil import circumvention

So far this year, the European Union has imported nearly €1 billion worth of fuel refined from Russian crude via third countries, despite its own ban.

Rafael Montoya·June 27, 2026

Royal Marine Commandos boarding a sanctioned Russian oil tanker, the Smyrtos, in the English Channel during a maritime enforcement operation.

Corporate Strategy

British forces to intercept sanctioned Russian oil tanker

Royal Marine Commandos and law enforcement officers are set to board and seize the sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel in 2026.

Rafael Montoya·June 14, 2026

Donald Trump's silhouette in discussion over a $100 billion Venezuelan oil deal, with a refinery and stormy sky in the background.

Finance & Markets

Donald Trump pursues $100B Venezuelan oil deal amid global race

Donald Trump's private company, Trump Organization, has reportedly engaged in preliminary talks for a $100 billion investment to revive Venezuela's oil industry, a move that could inject substantial c

Ethan Caldwell·June 13, 2026

A large oil tanker ship sailing through rough seas under a stormy sky, with the UK coastline faintly visible in the distance.

Mid-Market Dynamics

UK eases sanctions on Russian diesel and jet fuel imports

Petrol prices in the UK have surged to their highest point since December 2022.

Rafael Montoya·May 20, 2026