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Russia Secures Japanese Jet Fuel Amid Ukraine-Triggered Crisis

7/4/2026

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Russia has turned to Japan for a jet-fuel shipment, loading at least 200,000 barrels in Chiba for transfer at Yeosu toward Russia, destination undisclosed.
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries sparked a fuel crisis that prompted purchase limits and a 24-hour monitoring centre.
President Vladimir Putin acknowledged the shortages, said the government is intervening, and noted jet-fuel exports fell to about 13,000 barrels per day from roughly 30,000 in 2025.

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Russia has turned to Japan for a jet-fuel shipment, loading at least 200,000 barrels in Chiba for transfer at Yeosu toward Russia, destination undisclosed.
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries sparked a fuel crisis that prompted purchase limits and a 24-hour monitoring centre.
President Vladimir Putin acknowledged the shortages, said the government is intervening, and noted jet-fuel exports fell to about 13,000 barrels per day from roughly 30,000 in 2025.