Oil from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds on
Analysis reveals that over 176,000 tonnes of fuel were shipped from South Korea to Russia in July and August, utilizing some vessels under Western sanctions. While the trade does not appear to violate South Korean law, experts argue it undermines international sanctions against Moscow.
Why it matters
The report highlights the complexities of global supply chains and the tension between South Korea's economic interests and its diplomatic support for Ukraine.
Drone Aerial View of an Oil Tanker Ship Sailing under a bridge in Busan, South Korea. Composite: Guardian Design Drone Aerial View of an Oil Tanker Ship Sailing under a bridge in Busan, South Korea. Composite: Guardian Design South Korea Oil from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds on Exclusive: Guardian analysis finds more than 150,000 tonnes of fuel was shipped to Russian ports in July and August, some using sanctioned tankers
Prefer the Guardian on Google 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 expert said “undermines” Seoul’s public backing for Kyiv.
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