Russia Sanctions

Luxury yachts linked to Russian owners, impounded in Europe under sanctions following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, have lost approximately €580 million in value due to deterioration from lack of maintenance. A Financial Times report details 15 such vessels, now worth €2.9 billion from an original €3.5 billion estimate.

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The Kiel Canal is experiencing declining ship passages and cargo volumes due to sanctions against Russia. The annual report presented on Thursday shows transported cargo down to 69.5 million tons. The Kiel-Canal Initiative calls for measures to boost the waterway's appeal.