Blood Oil
The world must treat Putin like the Nazis, says visiting foreign minister
Australia is being urged to consider joining plan to impose a sweeping travel ban on former Russian soldiers who participated in the war against Ukraine.
- Matthew Knott
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Oil companies put on notice over Russian ‘blood oil’
Fuel importers have been warned they could be breaching Australian sanctions law by importing Russian-origin oil processed in third countries.
- Matthew Knott
‘This has to stop’: Government blasted for lack of action on Russian ‘blood oil’
The oil industry says it is open to tough laws to prevent Russian-origin oil from entering Australia, increasing pressure on the government to take action.
- Matthew Knott
US forces seize Russian oil tanker, risking military clash
The military operation, which seized two ships, including a Russian one, represents a dramatic escalation in tensions between Trump and Putin.
- David Crowe
The British expat tracking Russia’s shadow fleet from his Singapore deck
On his lunch break from his sales job, Remy Osman tracks rickety old tankers, often flying false flags, as they carry sanctioned Russian oil through one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.
- Lisa Visentin
US sanctions more ships, intends to keep oil from seized Venezuelan tanker
The US has added six more ships to its list of sanctioned vessels believed to be ferrying Venezuelan oil, amid expectations it will intercept and seize more tankers.
- Michael Koziol
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Stop paying Putin
Loopholes are allowing Australia to help fund Vladimir Putin’s war machine. The Herald and The Age launch Blood Oil – a new series urging our government to act.
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- Russia-Ukraine war
Last drinks at the Omani cantina: The shadow fleet behind Australia’s fuel supply
Like the Star Wars version, the dry dock in Oman is a desert-rimmed magnet for misfits and ne’er-do-wells.
- Mark Corrigan
Australia targets Putin’s shadow fleet in bid to starve Russian war machine
Dozens of oil tankers in Russia’s “shadow fleet” will be hit by Australian sanctions as the federal government announces its first military support package for Ukraine in over a year.
- Matthew Knott
‘Blood oil’ on the ground: I’ve seen first hand the devastation of war in Ukraine
The Herald’s chief photographer has spent 23 years on assignment in war-torn countries: Ukraine really hit home.
- Kate Geraghty