Archives de l’étiquette : War

‘No Shtandart in Europe’ responds to the letter from the UK Department for Transport about the sanctioned Russian ship « Shtandart »

‘No Shtandart in Europe’ would like to thank the UK Department for Transport for its kind and detailed letter of 18 July 2025, and to bring to its attention some valuable information. This concerns the sanctioned Russian ship Shtandart (MMSI: 518999255).

Alert! Potential illegal stopover of Russian ship « Shtandart » at Scapa Pier, Orkney Islands, 17 july 2025

The Russian vessel Shtandart (MMSI: 518999255), which has been sailing under the flag of convenience of the Cook Islands since 6 June 2024, disconnected its AIS five hours ago (17 July 2025, 07:39 UTC, 08:39 UK time) after entering Scapa Bay in the Orkney Islands. It is suspected that the aim is to make an illegal landing at Scapa Pier, as happened at Clogherhead in Ireland and Inverie in Scotland.

Why does the Russian ship « Shtandart » fall under United Kingdom sanctions?

We have read the open letter written by  the Russian citizen Vladimir Martus, skipper of the Shtandart (MMSI: 518999255) to Aberdeen Port Authorities.

His account does not present a fair vision of the situation. Having spent three years investigating this complex case of sanctions evasion, we are confident that we can provide you with a well-researched and evidenced demonstration of why the Shtandart is relevant to UK port sanctions.

« Shtandart »: Russian threats and blackmail against the Aberdeen Tall Ships Races

Backed by Moscow’s propaganda outlets and press, the sanctioned Russian ship Shtandart (MMSI: 518999255) is stepping up its provocations and fuelling Putin’s hybrid war aimed at destabilising Western countries. Despite being banned from UK and EU ports, the ship intends to force its way into the Aberdeen Tall Ships Races, due to take place from 19 to 22 July 2025. This threat should not be underestimated. Recent events have demonstrated the Russian vessel’s capacity to cause significant damage to maritime celebrations. So far, only Spain has managed to deal with it.

Sanctions alert: in La Rochelle, the Russian vessel Shtandart continues to circumvent EU regulations, despite the clarification from the European Council and the decision by the French Council of State

Letter from the ‘Union des Ukrainiens de France’ and the ‘No Shtandart in Europe’ collective to the European Commission, for the attention of the department responsible for monitoring the application of sanctions.

On February 24, let’s dare to speak up, loud and clear.

February 24, 2024 refers to the sinister second anniversary of the Russian Federation’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine, the climax of a war of aggression launched ten years ago. To mark the occasion, French associations, those which actually support Ukraine, have decided to launch a day of national mobilization. Here are a few ideas on how to communicate the event. Unless explicitly quoted, these remarks are the sole responsibility of the author.

Everything opposes Ukrainian culture and « Russian culture »

In order to get out of a deadly multi-centennial scheme, brought to its paroxysm since February 24, 2022, Ukrainian culture cannot and must not coexist with Russian culture, in the same space and during the same event. It is a basic prophylaxis.