Putin’s troops ‘use gas pipeline for surprise attack’ on Ukrainian forces in Kursk - Comes as Zelensky says Ukraine is 'fully committed' to peace ahead of meeting with US in Saudi Arabia

These ‘shadow’ ships are often ageing vessels which have convoluted ownership, often in a bid to evade Western sanctions.

Trump imposed tariffs against Washington’s three biggest trading partners, drawing immediate retaliation from Mexico, Canada and China and sending financial markets into a tailspin. Just after midnight, Trump put 25% taxes, or tariffs, on Mexican and Canadian imports, though he limited the levy to 10% on Canadian energy.

TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called American tariffs “very dumb” and said that U.S. President Donald Trump is appeasing Russia while launching a trade war against Canada.

"We're really on a knife-edge here," said Calder Walton, a historian specializing in intelligence at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke at a summit of world leaders in Kiev to mark the third anniversary of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU: Thank you to my fellow leaders for your timely and salient remarks.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov discussed international efforts to resolve the situation around Iran's nuclear programme with Iranian ambassador Kazem Jalali, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday.