Coverage dated August 12, 2026

Ukraine Halts Oil Tanker Attacks on JD Vance Request

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The Ukrainian forces have reportedly suspended drone attacks on oil tankers at the port of Novorossiysk following a request by U.S. Vice-President JD Vance, the Financial Times wrote today, citing unnamed Ukrainian officials.

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  1. Semafor

    Kyiv stops strikes on Russian port after request from JD Vance (opens Semafor)

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    Ukraine’s repeated strikes on tankers in Novorossiysk had alarmed Washington, which feared they would further destabilize already strained oil markets, the Financial Times reported.

  2. Oil Price

    Ukraine Halts Oil Tanker Attacks on JD Vance Request (opens Oil Price)

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    The Ukrainian forces have reportedly suspended drone attacks on oil tankers at the port of Novorossiysk following a request by U.S. Vice-President JD Vance, the Financial Times wrote today, citing unnamed Ukrainian officials.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Ukraine pauses strikes on tankers after JD Vance request and Russian threats (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Vice President JD Vance reportedly demanded Ukraine cease its attacks on oil tankers trafficking through Russian ports in the Black Sea, citing disruptions to the world energy markets. The vice president spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on July 31, with a read-out from the Ukrainian…

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