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International Law in Action: Navigating the Seas to Intercept Sanctioned Russian OilEconomy

International Law in Action: Navigating the Seas to Intercept Sanctioned Russian Oil

Western allies are increasingly using the Law of the Sea to inspect and board vessels suspected of circumventing Russian oil sanctions, applying Article 110 of UNCLOS to disrupt the 'shadow fleet'. This strategy, particularly evident in the Baltic Sea, is pressuring Russia's oil trade and economy.

Al Jazeera English|October 14, 2026
Unpacking Donald Trump's Strategic Shifts on Russian Oil and the New Energy CeasefireEconomy

Unpacking Donald Trump's Strategic Shifts on Russian Oil and the New Energy Ceasefire

US President Donald Trump announced an 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine to help ease soaring global fuel prices and domestic political pressures ahead of the midterm elections. However, the move has drawn mixed reactions and sparked questions from international allies and experts.

Al Jazeera English|October 12, 2026|1
Trump's New Tariff Threat Imperils Asia's Russian Oil Lifeline Amid Faltering Gulf SuppliesEconomy

Trump's New Tariff Threat Imperils Asia's Russian Oil Lifeline Amid Faltering Gulf Supplies

Proposed US tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil threaten critical energy supplies for India and China as global markets face mounting pressures from Gulf supply disruptions.

The National|September 18, 2026|2
Trump's New Tariff Threat Threatens Asia's Russian Oil Lifeline Amid Dwindling Gulf SuppliesEconomy

Trump's New Tariff Threat Threatens Asia's Russian Oil Lifeline Amid Dwindling Gulf Supplies

Proposed US tariffs on buyers of Russian oil threaten to disrupt vital energy supplies for India and China as global oil markets tighten. The legislation, backed by the White House, aims to penalize nations continuing to purchase Russian crude.

The National|September 18, 2026|2