A surge in trade by Russia’s neighbors and allies hints at one reason its economy remains so resilient after sweeping sanctions.
Tag: Ships and Shipping
On These Small Islands, Medical Care Arrives One Ship at a Time
Much of rural South Korea has seen its population rapidly decline and age. For some communities off the coast, doctors traveling by boat have become a lifeline for the old and sick.
How Russia’s War on Ukraine Is Worsening Global Starvation
Moscow blocks most shipments from Ukraine, one of the world’s largest wheat producers, and its attacks on the country’s energy grid also disrupt the flow of food.
As Hope Fades for Missing Thai Sailors, Ship’s Safety Is Scrutinized
Five days after the warship sank, 23 men remain missing. The authorities said the warship did not have enough life jackets.
Royal Thai Navy Scrambles to Rescue 31 After Its Ship Sinks
Officials said the HTMS Sukhothai took on water, lost power and eventually sank in the Gulf of Thailand overnight.
EU Embargo of Russian Oil and G7’s Price Cap Take Effect
An immediate impact on oil supplies in Europe was not expected, partly because the embargo has been in the works for months.
How the ‘Price Cap’ on Russian Oil Works
The plan to curb Moscow’s oil revenues relies heavily on European shipping and insurance companies, but experts point to major loopholes.
How a German State Helped Russia Complete Nord Stream 2
The threat of U.S. sanctions jeopardized completion of a second direct gas pipeline from Russia. So Gazprom and German officials concocted a phony climate foundation to get the job done.
Migrant Ship, Turned Away by Italy, Heads Toward France
The new right-wing government allowed passengers on three vessels to disembark, but it stood firm on a fourth, a move that France denounced as “unacceptable.”
Italy Blocks Male Migrants From Leaving Rescue Ships
The new right-wing government appears to be taking a harder line with people who are picked up in the Mediterranean as they try to cross from Libya.