How Trump’s hardline stance could reroute Russia’s shipping operations

In a striking shift in U.S. foreign policy, President Donald Trump announced this week a 50-day ultimatum to Moscow: agree to a peace deal in Ukraine or face a new wave of sanctions this time, not only on Russia but also on countries continuing to buy its oil.

The move, described as a secondary sanctions regime, could profoundly reshape the dynamics of global maritime trade, with Russian shipping operations at the heart of the unfolding drama.