Ukraine agreed with the United States to refrain from attacking…
Ukraine agreed with the United States to refrain from attacking non-Russian oil tankers and infrastructure of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (KTC) in the Black Sea, following a series of drone strikes that disrupted oil exports and raised global oil prices. The agreement includes conditions for identifying safe vessels and establishing communication channels.
Consensus
- Ukraine agreed with the United States not to attack infrastructure of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (КТК) in the Black Sea.
- Ukraine agreed not to attack oil tankers in the Black Sea that are not related to Russia.
- The agreement was reached after negotiations between Ukrainian and U.S. officials.
- The attacks on KTC infrastructure had disrupted oil loading and caused global oil prices to rise.
- Ukraine established conditions for identifying vessels that should not be attacked, including no Russian ownership, no Russian cargo, and no presence on Ukrainian sanctions lists.
- Special communication channels were created for coordination with shipping companies.
- The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (КТК) is critical for Kazakhstan's oil exports, with over 80% of its oil transported via this route.
Points of divergence
- Ukraine will not attack oil tankers and infrastructure related to Kazakhstan's oil exports unless they are linked to Russia, under Ukrainian sanctions, or transporting Russian goods. — riamo
- The KTC terminal in Novorossiysk is critical for global oil supply, as European refineries heavily depend on these volumes, and the KTC handles about 2% of global crude oil shipments. — vedomosti
- On 7 August, drones attacked the MV Güllük under the Turkish flag near Novorossiysk port. — vm
- The KTC pipeline is 1,500 km long and connects oil fields in Western Kazakhstan to Russia's Black Sea coast. — vesti
- The U.S. administration warned Ukraine about the unacceptable nature of attacks on KTC infrastructure in late July. — kommerant
- The agreement was reached after U.S. pressure, with the U.S. successfully securing Ukraine's commitment. — tg_rian_ru
Coverage (6 sources)
- USA convinced Ukraine not to attack CTK tankers in the Black Sea — РИАМО
- Kyiv promised the US not to hit CTK tankers in the Black Sea — Ведомости
- Bloomberg: Ukraine agreed not to strike KTC infrastructure — Вечерняя Москва
- Kyiv agreed not to strike KTC oil facilities in the Black Sea at US request — Вести
- Bloomberg: Ukraine agreed to US demand not to attack KTC facilities — Коммерсантъ
- USA achieved from Ukraine agreement not to strike tankers and Caspian pipeline infrastructure not linked to Russia — РИА Новости (Telegram)