Zelensky details Russian oil fleet, funding for strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has detailed the scale of Russia's sanctions-evading oil fleet, stating over 110 vessels are currently at sea carrying $10 billion worth of oil. He directly linked this revenue stream to Russia's intensified military campaign, revealing that in the past week alone, Russia launched 2,360 strike drones, 1,320 guided bombs, and nearly 60 missiles against Ukraine. Zelensky's statement is a public critique of what he views as insufficient international sanctions enforcement, arguing this "shadow fleet" finances the ongoing bombardment. The figures underscore the direct connection between Russia's energy exports and its ability to sustain a high-volume air war.