German and Austrian authorities searched two businesspeople suspected of routing vehicles to Russia via third countries in breach of EU sanctions.
Russia’s ship registry grew 36% as sanctions pressure pushed shadow-fleet vessels toward Russian flags, CREA said.
U.S. and Iranian officials held indirect UN talks for about three hours after Trump threatened Tehran, putting Gulf risk and Hormuz back in focus.
Macron said France and the U.S. will seek a moratorium on strikes against Ukraine’s energy and civilian infrastructure while backing more air-defense support.
US forces reported a new Caribbean strike on an alleged drug vessel, killing four, as investors track regional security and legal risks.
The House cleared debate on a Graham sanctions bill that could authorize 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas.
Russia is expected to attend next week’s G20 energy meeting in Houston as geopolitical risks keep energy security in market focus.
Latvia says a suspect in the Leipzig airport sabotage case had been living in Russia, as Germany expands measures affecting transport security and sanctions enforcement.
Russia said it will close Goethe-Institut branches after Germany moved to terminate an agreement covering the Russian House in Berlin.
Ukraine sanctions 13 ships and 28 companies over illegal grain exports from Russian-occupied areas, signaling tighter controls on unauthorized trade flows.
The US Treasury has let expire its temporary waiver on sanctions for Russian oil shipments, ending a brief regulatory easing amid high energy prices.
Ukraine imposes sanctions on 32 Russian companies and 34 individuals linked to the military-industrial complex, extending measures against key defense suppliers and lobbyists.