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Fueling both sides? South Korea ships 150,000T fuel to Russia while funding Ukraine

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What happened

In a nuanced twist, South Korea has been sending considerable quantities of diesel fuel to Russia even as it lends support to Ukraine amidst the ongoing invasion.

Recent months have seen multiple shipments, indicating a complex dynamic between the two nations.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:21:58 UTC.

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  1. Fuel from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds on

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  5. Soldiers searching for land mines find South Korea’s 600 years old gun

  6. Four nations, four drills, one month: How the army is expanding its military partnerships

  7. Ukraine hits Moscow with one of its largest drone attacks in two years

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