| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
|---|---|---|
| "Russia Ukraine" - Google News | VANCE ASKED UKRAINE NOT TO STRIKE NON-RUSSIAN TANKERS IN BLACK SEA – FT - УКРАЇНСЬКА ПРАВДА | 5 hrs ago |
| "Russia Ukraine" - Google News | JD VANCE ASKED UKRAINE TO HALT STRIKES ON TANKERS USING RUSSIAN PORT - FINANCIAL TIMES | 8 hrs ago |
| JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - | ZELENSKY HALTS DRONE STRIKES ON BLACK SEA OIL TANKERS IN RUSSIAN PORT AFTER DEMAND FROM US VP VANCE | just now |
| "Russia Ukraine" - Google News | UKRAINE HALTS STRIKES ON TANKERS USING RUSSIAN PORT AT US REQUEST, FT SAYS - REUTERS | 7 hrs ago |
U.S. Vice‑President Mike D. Vance recently requested that Ukraine refrain from striking non‑Russian tankers in the Black Sea, a move that prompted Kyiv to pause its drone attacks on oil vessels at a Russian port.
According to the Financial Times, Vance urged Ukraine to halt such strikes, citing concerns over the escalation of conflict. Following the request, President Volodymyr Zelensky ordered a stop to the drone operations, as reported by The Jerusalem Post. The decision came amid ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia and the broader international scrutiny of Black Sea shipping.
The pause on attacks comes as Ukraine seeks to avoid further escalation while balancing its military objectives, while Russia relies on Black Sea routes for exporting wheat and oil—commodities that have seen disruptions due to recent attacks.