“Shipping ports are empty across the United States. Nothing is coming in. Businesses have cancelled the remainder of their 2025 orders.”

(h/t FreightWaves)

In today’s Russian papers: “The spectre of stagflation isn’t just looming. It’s knocking at the door of Russia’s economy.” Also, prominent political scientist says Russia’s geo-political aim is “…returning Nato to its 1997 borders. We must move towards this goal” #ReadingRussia

Throwback to when I was in Kherson and my card wouldn’t work. Famous last words given what happened next 🤯

Chinese-flagged cargo ship Yi Peng 3 crossed both submarine cables C-Lion 1 and BSC at times matching when they broke.

She was shadowed by Danish navy for a while during night and is now in Danish Straits leaving Baltics.

No signs of boarding. AIS-caveats apply.

Russian media reaction to President Biden allowing Ukraine to strike inside Russia with long-range missiles ranges from “Biden is moving the world closer to a catastrophe” to “This is not something out of the blue and invincible.” #ReadingRussia

Have a lovely weekend BlueSky fam. Here’s a photograph I took in St. Andrews State Park, FL. ✨