Blood Oil
- Exclusive
- Russia-Ukraine war
‘Blood money’ claims over Russian commodity used in thousands of Australian houses
Tens of thousands of tonnes of Russian timber could be entering Australia each year, avoiding punitive tariffs, after being laundered through China and other countries.
- Matthew Knott
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Warnings over Russian ‘blood oil’ as Asian fuel imports increase
Labor’s diplomatic mission to shore up Australia’s supply is under fire, with warnings the dash for fuel is funnelling billions into Russia’s “war machine”.
- Angus Delaney
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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- Russia-Ukraine war
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
- Series
- Putin's Russia
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.
- Opinion
- 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