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Ukraine stopped attacks on tankers using Novorossiysk port at Vance's request
The Financial Times reported, citing Ukrainian officials, that Ukraine scaled back intensive drone attacks on oil tankers using Russia's Novorossiysk port at the request of U.S. Vice President JD Vance late last month.
Why it matters
This indicates a potential shift in Ukraine's military strategy under U.S. influence, possibly affecting energy infrastructure targeting and bilateral relations.
What's unclear
- What specific conditions or assurances accompanied Vance's request?
- How long will the scaled-back attacks last?
- What impact has this had on oil exports from Novorossiysk?
Linked public sources
Latest tracked reports — Ukraine War Map
- Confirmed strikes hit an air defense position, piers, and port infrastructure in Novorossiysk. — Novorossiysk
- Russian drones attack State Emergency Service unit in Kherson overnight — Kherson
- Russia Forced to Import Gasoline From India Amid Domestic Shortages — Moscow
- Overnight, the Defense Forces executed a unique operation targeting the naval base — Black Sea
- One person injured and damage reported in Balakliia following repeated Russian shelling — Balakliia