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Ukrainian refinery strikes see Russia’s oil product exports hit record lows and Moscow turn to importing fuels from South Korea and India

[Based on the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) "Monthly analysis of Russian fossil fuel exports and sanctions" by: Luke Wickenden, Isaac Levi, and Panda Rushwood - 2026.09.10] 🔗 Read the Original Article: [Click Here] According to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), Russia’s oil product exports hit their lowest level since the start of the full-scale invasion in August, as Ukrainian strikes disrupted Russia’s refining and export infrast

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Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA)

Sep 10

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Council adopts new sanctions targeting Russia–North Korea trade links involving workers, industrial investment and oil shipments

[Based on the press release by the Council of the European Union "DPRK: Council adds three individuals and four entities to sanctions lists over nuclear, missile programmes and Russia ties" - 2026.10.12] 🔗 Read the Original Press Release: [Click Here] The Council of the European Union announced sanctions against three individuals and four entities for activities supporting North Korea’s weapons programmes as well as violating and evading UN sanctions, with a particular focu

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Council of the European Union

Oct 13

Guardian analysis finds more than 150,000 tonnes of fuel was shipped to Russian ports in July and August, some using sanctioned tankers

[Based on The Guardian Article by: Raphael Rashid - 2026.10.06] 🔗 Read the Original Article: [Click Here] A recent investigation by The Guardian raised new questions about the transparency of fuel shipments between South Korea and Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. Analysis of port records and vessel-tracking data found that more than 176,000 tonnes of fuel, primarily diesel, was shipped from South Korean ports to Russia in July and August 2026. The investigation ident

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The Guardian

Oct 6

Ukrainian refinery strikes see Russia’s oil product exports hit record lows and Moscow turn to importing fuels from South Korea and India

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Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA)

Sep 10

NKHR publishes investigation linking record North Korean coal and mineral maritime trade to forced labor, military financing, and the collapse of international sanctions enforcement:

“SAILING SANCTIONS” Minerals from North Korea’s Forced Labor Mines and Maritime Trade Expansion with China and Russia. 🔗 Read the Full Report: [Click Here] [Seoul, 30 June 2026] Satellite imagery of Nampo port shows North Korean waters busier than at any point on record. A year-long investigation by the Citizens' Alliance for North Korean Human Rights (NKHR), supported by expert maritime analysis from Data Desk (UK) and combining vessel-tracking analysis of 47 ships, has fo

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Citizens' Alliance for North Korean Human Rights (NKHR)

Jun 24

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