Ukraine halts drone attacks on oil ships
The Financial Times reported that Ukraine has suspended drone attacks on oil tankers using the Russian Novorossiysk port on the Black Sea, in response to a request from U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris. This request came amid American concerns that targeting oil tankers by Ukraine could destabilize oil markets and harm American companies, especially those dealing with Kazakh oil via the Caspian Sea pipeline. An American official confirmed that the United States warned Ukraine against targeting non-Russian ships or the Caspian Sea pipeline, noting that this pipeline is considered an alternative source of Russian energy supplies. The U.S. measures aim to protect these routes and prevent escalation of the conflict in the Black Sea. The ongoing attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure and other sites have led to the halt of approximately one-fifth of oil loading operations via the Caspian Sea pipeline in July, with Kazakh oil production decreasing by 14% during the same period, clearly impacting oil sales and global supplies.
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