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Greece seize Russian tanker following EU sanctions; 2nd tanker mystery

April 19, 2022 FEATURED, Politics, World Comments Off on Greece seize Russian tanker following EU sanctions; 2nd tanker mystery

Greek authorities seized Russian-flagged tanker PEGAS citing reasons that the sanctions imposed by the European Union and the NATO on ships of Russian interests. The tanker was sailing off Karystos, south of the island of Evia. Only the 250-meter long tanker was seized but not its crude oil cargo. The …

Russian tankers allegedly smuggled jet fuel to Syria via Cypriot and Greek ports

November 24, 2016 Politics 7

Despite the EU sanctions, Russian tankers have alleged smuggled jet fuel to Syria through EU waters and thus through Cypriot and Greek ports. According to an exclusive Reuters report based on anonymous intelligence sources, “at least two Russian-flagged ships made deliveries – which contravene EU sanctions – via Cyprus,” while …

Greek-Russian relations in “spring” without Bear Bailout and embargo lifting

April 8, 2015 Politics 2

“This meeting is very important for the Greek-Russian relations, it is the begin of a new spring,” Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said during the joint press conference with Russian president Valdimir Putin. In fact, Tsipras mentioned the word “spring” three times during his joint appearance with Putin. Both leaders assured …

Syros: Iran Tanker Cargo Investigated Off Greek Coast Amid EU Ban

November 28, 2012 Very Mix 1

Sekavin SA, a Greek fuel supplier, said it’s investigating the origin of a cargo aboard an Iranian tanker off the Mediterranean island of Syros amid a European Union ban on purchases from the Middle East nation. The Baikal arrived at the Greek island on Monday and has the capacity to …

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