Ukraine Haults Strikes on Tankers Using Russian Port at US Request, FT Says The sudden halt on drone strikes against oil tankers using Russia's Novorossiysk port has sparked a mix of curiosity and concern.
The decision to pause strikes was reportedly prompted by US fears that targeting oil tankers would destabilize global markets and harm American firms.
Ukraine's military operations have had a significant impact on Russia's energy sector, particularly in July when up to 20% of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's oil loadings were taken offline.