Russia's seaborne oil exports plunge 45.6% in July amid sanctions pressure

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🚨🇷🇺🛢️ Russia’s seaborne oil exports suffered another sharp decline in July, signaling mounting pressure on the Kremlin’s energy sector. New data point to significant reductions in both crude oil and petroleum product shipments through the country’s key export routes. According to the Institute for Black Sea Strategic Studies, Russian seaborne exports of petroleum products through the Black and Azov Seas fell by 45.6% in July 2026 compared with previous levels. The decline was not limited t