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Rising Tensions Leave Ships Stranded in Key Oil Passage

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz ⁠was closed for a fourth day on Tuesday, choking off a key artery accounting for about 20% of global oil and gas supply. Greece’s Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, has raised urgent concerns over an increasingly alarming situation in the Strait of Hormuz, where dozens of vessels remain stranded amid escalating conflict involving Iran. He emphasized the need to safeguard global shipping and protect seafarers as the strategic waterway—responsible for roughly 20% of global oil and gas flows—remains closed for a fourth consecutive day.  The closure has disrupted international trade routes and heightened anxiety across the maritime sector. Greek authorities have urged shipowners to exercise maximum caution and avoid high‑risk zones in the wider Persian Gulf region as tensions continue to rise. The prolonged shutdown underscores the vulnerability of global supply chains to geopolitical instability and highlights th...
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Canada Expands Sanctions to Target Russia’s Military and Energy Sectors

 

                                           Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand  


Canada has announced a new round of sanctions against Russia, intensifying pressure on Moscow over its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

On November 12, 2025, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand revealed that Canada is imposing additional measures under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations. The sanctions target 13 individuals and 11 entities, including those tied to Russia’s drone program and cyber infrastructure used in hybrid warfare strategies. For the first time, Canada has sanctioned entities supplying the digital backbone of Russia’s cyber operations against Ukraine.

The package also strikes at Russia’s energy revenues, with restrictions placed on several liquified natural gas companies. By cutting into these financial streams, Canada aims to limit Russia’s ability to fund its war effort. Minister Anand emphasized that the sanctions are designed to degrade Russia’s conventional and hybrid military capabilities, while reinforcing Canada’s leadership in countering military technologies that Russia relies on for battlefield advantage.

These measures build on Canada’s broader commitment to Ukraine, aligning with international partners to impose costs on Russia for its “unprovoked and unjustified invasion.” The announcement underscores Canada’s role as a leading voice in sanctioning military technologies and financial enablers that sustain Russia’s aggression.


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