# Can Ukraine choke off Russia’s LNG trade at the source?

https://mins.news/en/item/25423

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-18 18:23 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/can-ukraine-cut-off-russias-lng-trade-at-the-source/

> Despite tighter sanctions, countries continue importing Russian fossil fuels, with LNG helping sustain revenue for the Kremlin. The article examines whether Ukraine could disrupt those exports before they reach consumers, including by targeting shipping linked to Russia’s Arctic LNG facilities, which rely on a limited number of specialized ice-class vessels.