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, according to Ukrainian officials.
The temporary halt in strikes is seen as a significant development in the ongoing maritime conflict, which has raised concerns about the safety of international shipping in the region. The Black Sea has become a key battleground in the war between Ukraine and Russia, with both sides targeting each other's vessels and infrastructure.