Dozens of shadow fleet tankers have begun flying the Russian flag
Until now, Russia had gone to great lengths to conceal its links to shadow fleet tankers. Their owners were registered in Dubai, India, and Hong Kong, and the vessels often sailed under flags of countries that ask few questions, or even under false flags.
Over the past two weeks, more than 15 tankers involved in transporting sanctioned oil have switched to the Russian flag in hopes of avoiding pressure from the United States and Europe, according to Lloyd’s List Intelligence.
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Day: January 12, 2026
Putin’s Own Propagandists Finally Admit Russia Is Screwed
The holiday season has not been kind to the Kremlin.
My latest for @thedailybeast:
thedailybeast.com/putins-own…— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) Jan 12, 2026
Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, was asked during today’s pro-regime demonstrations in Tehran about threats made by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, to which he replied, “Trump talks too much, don’t take him seriously. The overwhelming presence of Iranians in the streets shows that our people are ready to settle the scores with the United States and Israel.”
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Trump said Iranian authorities have reached out to the White House, expressed a desire to begin negotiations, and that a meeting has already been set up.
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Romania truly is one of the great countries of the world
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