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Ukraine Halts Tanker Attacks at US Request Amid Continued Strikes on Russian Ports

Ukraine has reportedly ceased attacks on tankers following a US request, but continues to target Russian ports, with recent drone strikes causing damage and operational halts at grain terminals and an oil refinery in Novorossiysk and Orsk. Meanwhile, Ukraine's ombudsman reports at least 375 Ukrainian deaths in Russian captivity, and law enforcement has charged Russian detention center staff with torture.

11 Aug, 16:19 — 12 Aug, 15:00
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BBCHigh1d ago

Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says

Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed seven people - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.

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bloombergHigh10h ago

Black Sea Oil Tanker Rates Surge to Record on Drones Barrage

Freight costs for oil tankers shipping crude from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean have risen to a record after a flurry of drone attacks, driving down prices for Kazakhstan’s main CPC export grade.

By Bill Lehane

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FTVery High19h ago

JD Vance asked Ukraine to halt strikes on tankers using Russian port

Washington alarmed by Kyiv’s campaign on vessels collecting Kazakh oil from Novorossiysk

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NPRHigh18h ago

Former U.S. Marine held in Russia on disputed charges has been released

Russia released an American military veteran, allowing his return to the U.S. after four years of what his family and U.S. officials allege was wrongful incarceration and abusive treatment.

By The Associated Press

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual15h ago

Wildberries under fire: Why is Ukraine targeting a Russian retail giant?

The company akin to Amazon has come under heavy attacks in Russia as Kyiv tries to bring the sense of war home.

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ukrainska-pravda9h ago

Ukrainian law enforcement officials charge Russia's Kursk detention centre staff with torturing and beating civilians

Ukrainian law enforcement officials have charged two guards at a detention centre in Kursk, Russia, with systematically abusing illegally detained Ukrainian civilians.

By Dariia Markova

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France 24High12h ago

Ukraine seeks closer cooperation with South Korea

Earlier this week, Zelenskyy accused North Korea of stepping up its support for Russia, with ballistic missiles from Pyongyang reportedly used in another deadly attack on Zaporizhzhia. Let’s get more on this from France 24’s correspondent in South Korea, Chloe Borgnon.

By FRANCE24

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual14h ago

How Ukraine combined missiles & drones in a 'unique' strike on Russian stronghold

Ukraine reported a significant overnight strike on Russia's Novorossiysk naval base. Jet-powered drones and missiles successfully targeted air defense and port infrastructure. This attack disrupted vital grain export operations at two major terminals. Russian officials confirmed civilian casualties and damage to enterprises and buildings. The strike occurred amid broader exchanges of long-range attacks between both nations.

By TOI DEFENCE DESK

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual13h ago

‘Demons’ Explores the Russia-Ukraine Relationship via Borscht, Blood and Graves (Exclusive Trailer)

A drifter from Russia arrives in a remote village in central Ukraine and meets a strong and independent woman in Natalka Vorozhbyt's metaphorical film that is world-premiering at Locarno.

By Georg Szalai

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rte-newsMostly Factual12h ago

Fears over fuel as Russia targets Ukraine petrol stations

Russian strikes on Ukrainian petrol stations are disrupting civilian logistics and raising fears of fuel shortages as Kyiv warns of a wider winter crisis ahead.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual13h ago

Zelensky halts drone strikes on Black Sea oil tankers in Russian port after demand from US VP Vance

Ukraine agreed to not target non-Russian ships, so long as they were not sanctioned by Ukraine or carrying any Russian cargo.

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cyprus-mail14h ago

Ukraine pounds grain terminals at Russia’s Black Sea Novorossiysk port, targets naval base

Ukraine hammered Russia’s Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk in a massive overnight drone attack which put two major grain terminals out of action, according to Russian industry sources, and which Kyiv said had targeted a naval base there. Russia is the world’s largest wheat exporter and most of those exports are shipped via its […]

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ndtvMostly Factual16h ago

Russia's Richest Woman's Empire Goes Up In Flames After Ukrainian Drone Attack

The attacks have disrupted operations, caused losses for merchants and increased pressure on one of the country's most important e-commerce businesses.

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in-cyprus15h ago

Ukraine halts strikes on tankers using Russian port at US request, FT says

Ukraine has paused drone strikes on oil tankers using Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk after a request from U.S. Vice President JD Vance, the Financial Times said on Wednesday, citing Ukrainian officials. The paper said last month’s request followed U.S. alarm that Ukraine was destabilising oil markets and harming U.S. firms by targeting tankers […]

By newsroom

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Moscow TimesMostly Factual9h ago

Russian Combat Drone Forum Postponed Over Fears of Ukrainian Attack

Organizers said the Dronnitsa event would require diverting air defenses and security personnel from other locations.

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kyiv-independentMostly Factual11h ago

Russia imports gasoline from India for the first time amid Ukrainian attacks on refineries - The Kyiv Independent

Russia imports gasoline from India for the first time amid Ukrainian attacks on refineries  The Kyiv Independent

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meduza15h ago

Russian advertisers cut ad spending on Wildberries after Ukraine’s strikes on warehouses, Kommersant reports

Advertising activity on Wildberries has “noticeably declined” following Ukrainian drone attacks on the marketplace’s warehouses, sources at major advertising agencies told the Russian business daily Kommersant.

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express-tribuneMostly Factual20h ago

Zelenskyy says Ukraine has given proposals to US for ending war

Urges Washington to boost air defence, pressure Moscow as peace talks remain stalled

By Anadolu Agency

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zerohedgeLow11h ago

Ukraine Suspends Attacks On Tankers Using Russian Black Sea Port, At Vance's Urging

Ukraine Suspends Attacks On Tankers Using Russian Black Sea Port, At Vance's Urging At the urging of Vice President JD Vance, Ukraine has suspended attacks on oil tankers using the Russian port of Novorossiysk, which sits on the Black Sea. The request was made in late July, but first reported today by the Financial Times, citing Ukrainian officials.  Vance's plea sprang from the Trump administration's worries that Ukraine's attacks were creating dangerous instability in global f...

By Tyler Durden

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Daily SabahMixed12h ago

Kyiv halts targeting tankers leaving Russian port after US request

Ukraine has paused drone strikes on oil tankers at Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk after a request from U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Kyiv officials told the Financial Time...

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ukrinformMixed8h ago

Ombudsman: At least 375 Ukrainians died in Russian captivity

As of today, the deaths of 375 Ukrainian citizens in Russian captivity have been verified – that is the number of bodies returned to Ukraine.

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BBC11 Aug, 16:19First to report

Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says

6h later
la-repubblica11 Aug, 22:03

Guerra Ucraina - Russia, le news di oggi. Esplosioni nel porto russo di Novorossiysk, ci sono vittime

5h later
express-tribune12 Aug, 03:22

Zelenskyy says Ukraine has given proposals to US for ending war

FT12 Aug, 04:00

JD Vance asked Ukraine to halt strikes on tankers using Russian port

helsingin-sanomat12 Aug, 04:42

Venäjän hyökkäys | FT: Vance puuttui Ukrainan iskuihin öljy­aluksia vastaan venäläis­satamassa

cdm-me12 Aug, 05:14

Iz sata u sat: Zelenski: Predali smo SAD-u predloge za kraj rata

NPR12 Aug, 05:27

Former U.S. Marine held in Russia on disputed charges has been released

der-standard12 Aug, 05:46

Behörden: Kind bei Angriff auf russische Hafenstadt getötet

il-sole-24-ore12 Aug, 05:47

Russia, esplosioni nel porto di Novorossiysk

index-hr12 Aug, 05:50

FT: Ukrajina na zahtjev JD Vancea obustavila napade na tankere u ruskoj luci

hvg12 Aug, 06:08

Az USA kérésére Ukrajna beszüntette a novorosszijszki kikötőben megforduló tankerhajók elleni támadásokat

irozhlas12 Aug, 06:15

ONLINE: Ukrajinské útoky v Rusku zabily dva lidi, včetně dítěte. Moskva v noci zlikvidovala 502 dronů

orf12 Aug, 06:17

Angriff auf russische Hafenstadt Noworossijsk

lsm-lv12 Aug, 06:18

Krievija un Ukraina apmainās triecieniem: uzbrukumu mērķi – Zaporižja un Novorosijska

rzeczpospolita12 Aug, 06:18

Rosja w nocy zaatakowała Chersoń i Zaporoże, są ofiary śmiertelne

hotnews12 Aug, 06:20

Kievul a cedat presiunilor venite de la Washington și a ordonat oprirea atacurilor asupra unui port rusesc

jutarnji-list12 Aug, 06:42

JD Vance poslao poruku Kijevu, Ukrajina odmah zaustavila napade!

telex12 Aug, 06:47

J. D. Vance kérésére Ukrajna felfüggesztette az egyik orosz kikötő elleni dróntámadásait

dr-dk12 Aug, 07:18

Flere såret i ukrainsk angreb på russisk by

ndtv12 Aug, 07:31

Russia's Richest Woman's Empire Goes Up In Flames After Ukrainian Drone Attack

in-cyprus12 Aug, 08:06

Ukraine halts strikes on tankers using Russian port at US request, FT says

Al Jazeera12 Aug, 08:19

Wildberries under fire: Why is Ukraine targeting a Russian retail giant?

meduza12 Aug, 08:22

Russian advertisers cut ad spending on Wildberries after Ukraine’s strikes on warehouses, Kommersant reports

aktuality-sk12 Aug, 08:26

Ukrajinské drony poškodili obilný terminál v Novorossijsku. Po útoku je mimo prevádzky

irish-independent12 Aug, 08:30

Drones kill child in Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, mayor says

dagbladet12 Aug, 08:31

Slo ut forsvarssystem: - Står ubeskyttet

mkd-mk12 Aug, 08:32

Фајненшл тајмс: Украина ги запре нападите врз танкери во руско пристаниште по барање на Џеј Ди Венс

24ur12 Aug, 08:37

Od gorečih rafinerij do vrat Kramatorska: bitka za 'banano pogube'

danas12 Aug, 08:57

Ruski i ukrajinski napadi na luke, poginula deca i oštećena infrastruktura

svenska-dagbladet12 Aug, 09:18

Zelenskyj: “Sista stora fästet i Svarta havet” träffat

aftonbladet12 Aug, 09:18

Zelenskyj: “Sista stora fästet i Svarta havet” träffat

n1-serbia12 Aug, 09:22

Na zahtev Džej Di Vensa, Ukrajina obustavila napade na tankere koji koriste rusku luku Novorosijsk

Times of India12 Aug, 09:24

How Ukraine combined missiles & drones in a 'unique' strike on Russian stronghold

aktualne-cz12 Aug, 09:45

Zůstal po něm i pravnuk. Data ukazují, proč se ruský důchodce rozhodl zemřít na frontě

cyprus-mail12 Aug, 09:50

Ukraine pounds grain terminals at Russia’s Black Sea Novorossiysk port, targets naval base

yle-uutiset12 Aug, 09:57

Venäjän varjolaivaston tankkeri vuotaa – suojeltu kilpikonnien ja valaiden lisääntymisalue vaarassa

tvn2412 Aug, 09:59

Media: Ukraina miała wstrzymać ataki po prośbie JD Vance’a

hollywood-reporter12 Aug, 10:21

‘Demons’ Explores the Russia-Ukraine Relationship via Borscht, Blood and Graves (Exclusive Trailer)

jerusalem-post12 Aug, 10:34

Zelensky halts drone strikes on Black Sea oil tankers in Russian port after demand from US VP Vance

rte-news12 Aug, 10:51

Fears over fuel as Russia targets Ukraine petrol stations

France 2412 Aug, 10:57

Ukraine seeks closer cooperation with South Korea

klix-ba12 Aug, 11:10

Ukrajina dobila naredbu od JD Vancea: Obustavljeni napadi na tankere i rusku luku u Crnom moru

balkan-web12 Aug, 11:11

Sulm masiv ukrainas në Novorossiysk, goditen baza detare dhe dy terminale të mëdha gruri (VIDEO)

faz12 Aug, 11:14

Liveblog Ukrainekrieg: Ukraine greift russische Marinebasis Noworossijsk an

Daily Sabah12 Aug, 11:42

Kyiv halts targeting tankers leaving Russian port after US request

kyiv-independent12 Aug, 12:02

Russia imports gasoline from India for the first time amid Ukrainian attacks on refineries - The Kyiv Independent

digi2412 Aug, 12:08

Rusia susține că a capturat un sat ucrainean care nu mai există din 1997

zerohedge12 Aug, 12:20

Ukraine Suspends Attacks On Tankers Using Russian Black Sea Port, At Vance's Urging

berlingske12 Aug, 12:20

Ukraine udfører stort angreb på kornanlæg og flådebase i Rusland

Yahoo12 Aug, 12:46

Ukraine pounds grain terminals at Russia's Black Sea Novorossiysk port

bloomberg12 Aug, 13:20

Black Sea Oil Tanker Rates Surge to Record on Drones Barrage

de-volkskrant12 Aug, 13:37

Oekraïne stopt op Amerikaans verzoek met aanvallen tankers, blijft wel Russische haven bestoken

delfi-lt12 Aug, 13:48

Po Ukrainos dronų atakos Orsko naftos perdirbimo gamykla sustabdė veiklą

Moscow Times12 Aug, 14:05

Russian Combat Drone Forum Postponed Over Fears of Ukrainian Attack

naftemporiki12 Aug, 14:08

Ζαχάροβα: Οι ουκρανικές επιθέσεις ωθούν προς τα πάνω τις παγκόσμιες τιμές των τροφίμων και προκαλούν ελλείψεις σε σιτηρά

ukrainska-pravda12 Aug, 14:09

Ukrainian law enforcement officials charge Russia's Kursk detention centre staff with torturing and beating civilians

delo12 Aug, 14:15

Kijev si noče zvezati rok v Črnem morju

vijesti-me12 Aug, 14:37

Ukrajina obustavila napade na tankere na zahtjev SAD

dnevnik-bg12 Aug, 14:37

Новоросийск остана без вода и два зърнени терминала

newsbeast12 Aug, 14:49

Τρεις νεκροί και 24 τραυματίες από τις επιθέσεις ουκρανικών drones στη ρωσική πόλη Νοβοροσίσκ – Δείτε τα βίντεο

ukrinform12 Aug, 15:00Latest update

Ombudsman: At least 375 Ukrainians died in Russian captivity