Reported 20 days ago
Despite international sanctions post-Ukraine invasion, Russia has sustained its oil trade to India via tankers like the Vernadsky Prospect. Floating armories, such as the Genesis, provide armed guards and military-grade weapons to secure these shipments in perilous waters, enabling Russia to profit from oil sales while navigating regulatory loopholes. The maritime security industry, evolving since increased piracy, is now pivotal for Russian oil logistics, despite regulatory challenges and controversies surrounding licensed arms management in the UK.
Source: YAHOO