politicalotherlow impact18/08/2026, 11:05:14Confidence 41/100
US VP J.D. Vance requests Ukraine to cease strikes on tankers near Novorossiysk, Financial Times reports — not independently verified
US Vice President J.D. Vance reportedly urged President Zelensky to halt attacks on non-Russian oil tankers. This move is said to aim at stabilizing the oil market and protecting US business interests in Kazakhstan.
Location: Novorossiysk
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Claimed
US Vice President J.D. Vance requested President Zelensky to cease strikes on tankers near Novorossiysk, according to Financial Times.
Attributed to: Financial Times
Claimed
US officials expressed concerns that attacks on oil tankers could destabilize the oil market.
Attributed to: Financial Times
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