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U.S. sanctions on Russia's energy sector are starting to bite as Beijing and Delhi consider other sources of oil and gas.
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Shadow Fleet Stranded off the Coast of Germany
The stranding of a Russian oil tanker near Germany highlights the environmental and political risks posed by shadow fleets that operate clandestinely to bypass international sanctions.
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