ZELENSKY HALTS DRONE STRIKES ON BLACK SEA OIL TANKERS IN RUSSIAN PORT AFTER DEMAND FROM US VP VANCE

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stopped drone attacks on oil tankers anchored in a Russian port on Black Sea waters after a request from U.S. Vice‑President Kamala Harris. The halt was announced as a measure to avoid striking non‑Russian ships.

According to JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - Ukraine agreed not to target non‑Russian ships so long as they were not sanctioned by Ukraine or carrying any Russian cargo. Reuters reports that this decision came at the request of the United States, while Vance specifically asked Ukraine not to strike non‑Russian tankers in the Black Sea. Earlier that night, Ukrainian drones had struck a key Russian port, as noted by Politico.

The pause reflects growing diplomatic pressure on Kyiv to limit attacks on vessels that could be considered neutral and highlights the delicate balance Ukraine faces in targeting shipping in contested Black Sea waters.

• Ukrainian drone strikes on a Russian port were halted after a U.S. request.
• The halt applies to non‑Russian tankers that are not sanctioned or carrying Russian cargo.
• The decision follows earlier attacks on a Russian port and illustrates U.S. influence on Ukraine’s targeting policy.

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