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Oil Shipment Controversy Amid Ukraine War

Updated 2026-10-06 00:10 UTC 2 sources Negative

South Korea has been shipping oil to Russia despite sanctions, with over 150,000 tonnes sent in July and August. This move is seen as a significant breach of international norms amid the ongoing conflict.

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Exclusive: Guardian analysis finds more than 150,000 tonnes of fuel was shipped to Russian ports in July and August, some using sanctioned tankers Oil is being shipped from South Korea to Russia via sanctioned tankers as Moscow scrambles for supplies amid the war in Ukraine, a move one exp
2026-10-05 23:50 UTC
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