US says Ukraine to avoid targeting tankers, Black Sea oil site
- WASHINGTON – Ukraine has agreed not to target some non-Russian oil tankers and Black Sea infrastructure critical for exporting Kazakhstan’s crude, after strikes on vessels in July halted loadings, according to a US official.
- Ukraine has set up points of contact to allow commercial shippers to communicate information and ensure safe passage, said the US official, who asked for anonymity to speak candidly about the private agreement.
- The commitment, which follows a meeting between senior US government leaders and Ukrainian leadership, marks a potentially significant step in increasing oil flows
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- WASHINGTON – Ukraine has agreed not to target some non-Russian oil tankers and Black Sea infrastructure critical for exporting Kazakhstan’s crude, after strikes on vessels in July halted loadings, according to a US official.
- Ukraine has set up points of contact to allow commercial shippers to communicate information and ensure safe passage, said the US official, who asked for anonymity to speak candidly about the private agreement.
- The commitment, which follows a meeting between senior US government leaders and Ukrainian leadership, marks a potentially significant step in increasing oil flows
Sources: Straitstimes