Ukraine Pauses Drone Strikes on Oil Tankers | Europe News

Ukraine has paused drone strikes on oil tankers near Russia’s Novorossiysk port, reportedly at the urging of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, to avoid disrupting global oil markets and protecting American energy firms tied to the Caspian Pipeline Consortium. The new restraint allows Ukraine to target Russian assets while avoiding strikes on non-Russian vessels — unless they’re carrying Russian oil or goods — revealing a tense balancing act between military strategy and economic stability. This shift follows Ukraine’s broader campaign to cripple Russia’s war funding through energy infrastructure, but recent attacks have begun interfering with Kazakh oil shipments, impacting giants like Chevron and Exxon Mobil. While U.S. officials confirmed behind-the-scenes talks, no formal statements have yet emerged — underscoring how the war’s fallout is reshaping global trade far beyond the battlefield. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c865ed3688b87ae1