Western nations allege Russia has been operating a “shadow fleet” to evade international sanctions imposed on its oil exports. The UK Ministry of Defence says Russia has a fleet of more than 700 vessels, responsible for carrying 75% of the country’s sanctioned oil. This oil is a “critical lifeline for the Kremlin” in “sustaining Russia’s
The Canadian government has chosen a German defense company to build its navy’s new submarine fleet, in one of Canada’s largest military procurement deals ever. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Monday that the government had chosen the company TKMS for the multi-million pound contract for 12 vessels. The announcement comes just before Carney leaves