according to a recent report by Bloomberg, Russia is making another attempt to boost its liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports after facing setbacks due to US sanctions last year. For the first time since October, an LNG vessel has arrived at the Arctic LNG 2 export facility, as indicated by ship-tracking data and satellite imagery. This facility was intended to be a key player in russia's ambition to triple its LNG exports by 2030 but has remained inactive for months due to difficulties in finding buyers willing to bypass western restrictions. russia seems poised for a notable increase in LNG shipments as it develops what's known as a "shadow fleet." Following the invasion of Ukraine in 2022,Russian pipeline gas exports to Europe have sharply declined. Shifting focus towards seaborne LNG tankers presents an appealing revenue opportunity for Moscow.