In Ukraine, passport and residence permit prices have increased as of January 1, 2026.
The cost of obtaining ID cards, international passports, and temporary and permanent residence permits has increased. This was officially announced by the State Migration Service of Ukraine. The price increase is not related to procedures, but rather to the government updating the price of biometric document forms produced by the Ukrainian Polygraph Plant. ❗️ Important: […]
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India Invests $5.4 Billion in Shipbuilding, Challenging China
🔘India has announced a large-scale $5.4 billion shipbuilding development program aimed at expanding shipyards and boosting domestic production capacity. The goal is to reduce dependence on imported vessels and strengthen the country’s position in the global maritime industry. 🔘The program, designed for both civilian and military shipbuilding, is seen as a direct challenge to China’s […]
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Finland Detains Ship on Suspect of Damaging Undersea Cable in the Baltic Sea
Finnish authorities have detained a foreign vessel suspected of damaging an underwater telecommunications cable in the Baltic Sea. The incident is considered a serious violation, as the cable is critical infrastructure that ensures communication between countries in the region. ⚓️ According to preliminary reports, the damage may have been caused by the vessel’s anchor or […]
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The Arctic is becoming a “shadow fleet” route.
More than 100 sanctioned vessels have already passed through the Northern Sea Route, attempting to circumvent international restrictions. The Arctic is increasingly being used as an alternative route with less external oversight. Vessels frequently change flags, names, and owners, concealing the true operators and origin of their cargo. For many, the NSR has become a […]
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Ukraine is preparing a reform of maritime and shipping regulations.
On December 26, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved a draft law that provides for changes in the sphere of merchant shipping and shipping on inland waterways. ❗️ Important: This is still a draft law; it has not yet been adopted by the Verkhovna Rada and has not entered into force, but it […]
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