# RBC: Russian insurers effectively stop covering war risks for cargo ships in Azov, Black Seas

https://mins.news/en/item/12917

- Meduza, 2026-08-04 15:20 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/08/04/rbc-russian-insurers-effectively-stop-covering-war-risks-for-cargo-ships-in-azov-black-seas

> Russian insurers have effectively withdrawn coverage for war and terrorism risks faced by cargo ships operating in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea, business outlet RBC reports. The outlet attributes the information to sources in Russia’s shipping and insurance industries. The reported change concerns insurance protection for cargo vessels in both maritime areas. RBC presents the development as an effective halt to this type of coverage by Russian insurers.

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