Russia has banned the export of sulfuric acid used in the production of explosives
The Russian government has imposed a temporary restriction on sulfuric acid exports through December 31, 2026. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed the corresponding decree on September 12.
Officially, the measure is intended to ensure stable supplies of the chemical to “industrial enterprises and mineral fertilizer producers.” At the same time, sulfuric acid remains a key component in the production of explosives, as it is used in the synthesis of nitro compounds—components of TNT, nitroglycerin, and other explosives—as a dehydrating agent and a catalyst for the nitration reaction.
The restriction will take effect 10 days after the resolution is officially published. The export of sulfuric acid will remain possible based on individual decisions by the prime minister or his deputies, as well as within the framework of international transit shipments and intergovernmental agreements.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Ukraine is allegedly causing a diesel fuel shortage in Russia by attacking its oil refineries.
Recall that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated: Russia, as an aggressor state, will face a response if it launches attacks on Ukraine’s energy system this winter.
