JD VANCE ASKED UKRAINE TO HALT STRIKES ON TANKERS USING RUSSIAN PORT - FINANCIAL TIMES
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| "Russia Ukraine" - Google News | JD VANCE ASKED UKRAINE TO HALT STRIKES ON TANKERS USING RUSSIAN PORT - FINANCIAL TIMES | 2 hrs ago |
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| "Russia Ukraine" - Google News | UKRAINE HALTS STRIKES ON TANKERS USING RUSSIAN PORT AT US REQUEST, FT SAYS - REUTERS | 1 hr ago |
WHAT HAPPENED
U.S. Secretary of Defense J.D. Vance has reportedly asked Kyiv to stop targeting tankers that were using a Russian port, according to a Financial Times report. The request came amid escalating naval engagements in the Black Sea and was followed by Ukraine halting those strikes, as confirmed by Reuters.
The Financial Times noted that Vance urged Ukraine to cease attacks on the vessels, citing concerns over escalation and potential retaliation. Reuters corroborated the story, stating that Ukraine complied with the U.S. request, effectively pausing its operations against tankers docked at Russian-controlled facilities. No specific port or vessel names were disclosed in either source.
The move reflects growing pressure from Washington on its ally to limit actions that could provoke a broader conflict with Russia. It underscores the delicate balance Kyiv seeks between maintaining pressure on Russian supply lines and avoiding further escalation.
- Vance requested Ukraine to halt strikes on tankers using a Russian port
- Ukraine complied with the U.S. request, pausing such attacks
- Reuters confirmed the action, citing the Financial Times
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