S. Korea says no confirmed fuel exports to Russia, vows strict enforcement of export controls

What happened: South Korea's foreign ministry said no commercial petroleum exports to Russia have been confirmed through customs clearance, after a Guardian report alleged shipments from South Korean ports. Key numbers: Outbound shipments to Russia fell to US$4 billion Why it matters: A Ukrainian sanctions adviser said the shipments eased Russia's fuel shortages, a claim Seoul's presidential office rejected. The ministry said commercial petroleum products are not under its Russia export controls, and it will examine vessel routes and declared destinations before deciding on any violations.

South Korea's foreign ministry said no commercial petroleum exports to Russia have been confirmed through customs clearance, after a Guardian report alleged shipments from South Korean ports.

A Ukrainian sanctions adviser said the shipments eased Russia's fuel shortages, a claim Seoul's presidential office rejected. The ministry said commercial petroleum products are not under its Russia export controls, and it will examine vessel routes and declared destinations before deciding on any violations.