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South Korea Rejects Ukraine Claim, Reviews Russia Fuel Exports
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- South Korean presidential office rejected Ukraine’s claim that fuel from its ports eased Russia’s shortage.
- Vladyslav Vlasiuk said 176,000 tonnes shipped in July-August accounted for 31% of Russia’s August fuel imports.
- The Guardian traced the fuel to seven tankers that completed 14 voyages to Russia’s Far East.
- South Korean spokesperson Kang Yu-jung said Seoul is reviewing shipments for export-control issues and will act if violations are confirmed.