South Korea pledges action over alleged diesel shipments to Russia

On Oct. 8, South Korea's Foreign Ministry said it will prosecute any illegal fuel sales to Russia, but has not confirmed claims its diesel reached Russia. Adviser Vladyslav Vlasiuk alleges 176,000 tonnes moved on sanctioned tankers — ships blacklisted for evading restrictions — in July-August. Seoul says regular diesel and jet fuel are not covered by its export controls on Russia.