A replica of Peter the Great’s flagship, the Shtandart, is facing serious trouble after being caught up in EU sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The ship, which has been working in European ports for the last 15 years, was banned from entering EU waters in April 2022. The sanctions specifically target Russian-flagged vessels and those reflagged after the invasion.
The Shtandart, built to resemble the first ship of the Russian Imperial Navy, changed its flag...