Romania Blames Russia for Escalating Black Sea Ship Strikes October 16, 2026 By Andra Timu and Irina Vilcu Romania blamed Russia for increased drone strikes against commercial vessels in the Black Sea after a second cargo caught fire...
Black Sea War Risk Insurance Soars 250% After Ship Attacks December 3, 2025 By Alex Longley, Leonard Kehnscherper and Irina Vilcu Insurance rates for ships calling at ports in the Black Sea are surging after a series of Ukrainian attacks on...
Ukraine Says Russian Strike on Danube Port Town Kills Three September 27, 2024 By Olesia Safronova and Irina Vilcu Ukrainian authorities said at least three people were killed by a Russian strike against a Danube River port that was...
Historic Drought, Low River Levels Threaten to Cripple Trade Across Europe August 11, 2022 By William Wilkes, Jack Wittels and Irina Vilcu In the midst of an arid summer that set heat records across Europe, the continent’s rivers are evaporating. The Rhine...
Carlyle Unit Assumes Full Risks of Operating Gas Field as Insurers Shun Black Sea June 29, 2022 By Irina Vilcu and Andra Timu A unit of Carlyle International Energy Partners LP has assumed the full risks of operating a new gas field in...