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The Straits TimesNews report · Aug 8, 3:02 AM
US says Ukraine to avoid targeting tankers, Black Sea oil site
Ukraine has set up points of contact to allow commercial shippers to communicate information and ensure safe passage.
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US says Ukraine to avoid targeting tankers, Black Sea oil site
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What happened Ukraine has set up points of contact to allow commercial shippers to communicate information and ensure safe passage.
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BloombergNews report · Aug 8, 12:25 AM
US Says Ukraine to Avoid Targeting Tankers, Black Sea Oil Site
Ukraine has agreed not to target some non-Russian oil tankers and Black Sea infrastructure critical for exporting Kazakhstan’s crude, after strikes on vessels last month halted loadings, ac...
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Aug 8, 12:25 AM: Bloomberg joined the source map.
Aug 8, 3:02 AM: The Straits Times joined the source map.
Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 2 sources · 1 bucket.