Ukrainian forces recently targeted the Kremlin-friendly oil tanker Qendil, believed to be part of Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ exporting oil to fund the war. This strike, using long-range missiles, marks a significant escalation in Ukraine’s maritime operations against Russian assets. In response, Putin condemned the attack and claimed it would create additional threats, while expressing readiness for negotiations. Meanwhile, US envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet with Ukrainian and European representatives to discuss peace efforts.
