Ukraine has agreed not to attack non-Russian tankers in the Black Sea – Bloomberg
Ukraine has agreed to refrain from striking certain non-Russian oil tankers and Black Sea infrastructure facilities that are critical to Kazakhstan’s oil exports.
According to a U.S. official, the agreement was reached following a meeting between senior U.S. administration officials and representatives of the Ukrainian government.
It is intended to help restore more stable oil shipments through the region following attacks on vessels near the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal in Novorossiysk.
Under the agreement, brokered by the U.S., Ukraine has committed not to strike CPC infrastructure or non-Russian vessels heading to the terminal.
At the same time, the vessels must meet a number of conditions. They:
- not be subject to Ukrainian sanctions;
- must not be transporting Russian oil or other Russian cargo;
- must not be owned by Russian individuals or legal entities.
Ukraine has also established contact points for commercial carriers through which they can exchange information and ensure the safe passage of vessels.
According to a U.S. official, Kyiv is providing shippers with instructions on which vessels may be potential targets and which fall under the safe navigation agreement.
The Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal in Novorossiysk is crucial for the export of Kazakhstani oil. Kazakhstan lacks sufficient alternative routes for shipping large volumes of crude oil.
According to Bloomberg, approximately 2% of global crude oil shipments typically pass through the CPC. A significant portion of this crude is purchased by European oil refineries.
Due to attacks on ships near the terminal, shipowners began avoiding the area, leading to disruptions in loading and a temporary reduction in transport volumes.
Following the attacks, operations at the terminal have gradually resumed, but activity remains below normal levels due to the threat of new drone attacks near Novorossiysk.
Russian authorities typically suspend oil loading at terminals after receiving warnings of drone threats.
At the same time, according to the source, Ukraine continues to work closely with U.S. companies and the Donald Trump administration on issues of security and the protection of commercial shipping.
Bloomberg reported this, citing a U.S. government official.
Between August 1 and 8, the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ unmanned aerial systems struck 12 more vessels of the Russian shadow fleet in the Black and Azov Seas.
On the night of August 8, drones attacked the Krasnodar Krai and Samara Oblast in Russia. The strikes caused massive fires at two oil refineries.
Prior to this, the Ukrainian Armed Forces carried out new long-range strikes against militarily significant targets on Russian territory and in the Black Sea. According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian military struck targets more than 1,300 kilometers from the front line, targeting oil infrastructure and the Russian navy.
On the night of August 6, the Yaroslavl region of the Russian Federation came under attack by drones. Amid Russian air defense operations, authorities temporarily blocked the exit from Yaroslavl toward Moscow. At the same time, reports emerged online about a possible strike on the Yaroslavl oil refinery.
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