Ukraine's military has come under fire from Russia for its recent strikes on oil tankers in the Black Sea, with Moscow labeling the attacks as "terrorism" in a stern letter to the International Maritime Organization (IMO). However, Kyiv is now pushing back against these allegations, arguing that the strikes are a necessary measure to disrupt Russia's ability to fund its war effort through oil exports. The Ukrainian government claims that the targeted tankers are carrying oil from occupied Crimea, a move that would allow Russia to circumvent international sanctions and continue to fund its military operations. As the global community grapples with the implications of these strikes, the IMO is set to take a closer look at Ukraine's actions and determine whether they comply with international maritime law.
Kyiv seeks to justify strikes on tankers after Russia accuses it of ‘terrorism’ in letter to IMO
