Date: 05/12/2025 Executive Summary During 2025, reports have been made indicating the presence of uniformed, armed personnel (likely Russian-associated) aboard civilian vessels thought to be part of the vast Russian ‘shadow fleet’ comprising ageing, uninsured oil tankers and cargo vessels registered under flags of convenience and with deliberately confusing ownership structures. These uniformed personnel serve intelligence, surveillance, and command-and-control functions abo

Summary Global supply chains for rare earth elements (REE) are under significant strain due to China’s export controls, geopolitical conflicts and rising demand for green technologies. The US and EU are accelerating efforts to diversify supply, increase domestic production, and boost recycling, but face challenges in meeting ambitious targets. Market volatility and regulatory uncertainty continue to impact manufacturers and downstream industries. Recent developments The Chine

Date: 23/05/2024 Where: European continent Who’s involved Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Germany, UK and other European countries...

Date: 08/12/2023 Where: Cumbria, UK Who’s involved: Sellafield Nuclear Site, The Guardian news organization, unnamed Chinese and Russian...