Kyiv halts targeting tankers leaving Russian port after US request

Ukraine has temporarily suspended drone strikes targeting oil tankers departing from the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk. The decision to halt these maritime attacks followed a direct request from U.S. Vice President JD Vance.

The development was disclosed by Ukrainian officials to the Financial Times, highlighting the direct diplomatic influence of the United States on tactical military operations conducted by Kyiv during the ongoing conflict with Russia.