Ust-Luga Crude Exports Resume After Month-Long Strike Halt

Loadings at Ust-Luga, Russia's critical Baltic Sea oil export terminal, have restarted after a month-long suspension. Operations ceased at the end of March following intensified Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure along the Baltic coast. The port, located in the Leningrad region, is a vital outlet for Russian crude exports to global markets. Its temporary closure disrupted supply chains and highlighted the vulnerability of Russia's western energy infrastructure amid the ongoing conflict. The resumption of loadings signals a return to partial operational capacity for this key logistical hub.