Suspicious activity rises in Caspian Sea as Russia looks for supply chain alternatives

摘要

Russia’s supply chains have shown resilience since the invasion of Ukraine, with cargo flows being redirected to ‘friendly’ countries using transport corridors touted by President Vladimir Putin as long-term priority trade routes. Sanctions levied against Moscow by countries in Europe and North America have forced the Kremlin to find new trade partners to keep cash flowing, but also suppliers to fill the shortfall left by the departure of major Western businesses.