Involved in the transportation of weapons for russia. In 2018, it delivered missiles for the S-400 air defense missile system from russia to China. The vessel is owned by the sanctioned russian shipping company M Leasing LLC (TIN 9701173086). In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on the vessels of M Leasing LLC (including "Adler") and the company itself for their involvement in the transportation of weapons.

Involved in the transportation of weapons for the russian federation. In August 2023, the vessel moved thousands of containers to russian ports, which likely contained North Korean ammunition (at least 11 deliveries between the North Korean port of Rajin and russian ports). It is owned by the sanctioned russian shipping company M Leasing LLC. In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions to the company's vessels transporting weapons, including "Angara". In June 2024, EU imposed sanctions on a vessel in connection with the transport of goods and technologies used in the russian defence and security sector to wage war in Ukraine. In July 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on a vessel for transporting military cargo from a third country to russia or to territories not controlled by the Ukrainian government. On October 17, 2024, Switzerland imposed sanctions on the vessel in connection with transportation from/to russia of goods and technologies used in the defense and security sector, as well as for use in russia or for the war in Ukraine.

Involved in the transportation of weapons for russia. In 2018, it delivered missiles for the S-400 air defense missile system from russia to China. The vessel is owned by the sanctioned russian shipping company M Leasing LLC (TIN 9701173086). In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on M Leasing LLC vessels (including "Ascalon") involved in the transportation of weapons.