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Russia Detains Greek-Owned Oil Tanker, Shakes Shipping Routes
5/21/2025
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- Russia has detained the Liberian-flagged oil tanker Green Admire, owned by Greece's Aegean Shipping, as it navigated Russian waters en route from Sillamae to Rotterdam. This unprecedented event, highlighted by Estonia's Department of Transport, has sparked a reevaluation of shipping routes, urging companies to prioritize safety and prevent similar incidents in the future.