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7 August 2026

Impact of Ukraine-Russia conflict on oil imports

The disruption of critical energy supply chains from Russia directly impacts India's energy security and foreign policy, making it a significant topic for GS2 and GS3.

2 min read Day 6 of 10 2 questions 2 prelims

Notes

  • Bimco reports a 66% reduction in India-bound oil cargoes from Russian Black Sea ports over the last two weeks.
  • Russian Black Sea ports account for approximately 30% of India's total crude imports from Russia.
  • In June, Russia supplied over 50% of India's total crude oil imports.
  • India's total oil import requirement is 5 million barrels per day.
  • The CPC Novorossiysk terminal, a key supplier of 0.7 million barrels/day to India, has seen a 62% drop in oil loadings.
  • Ukraine's 'Operation MoLoChKa' maritime drone campaign, initiated on July 6, targets Russia-linked shipping in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea.
  • Ukraine claims over 200 ships have been attacked as part of its maritime drone campaign.
  • Russia has suspended navigation via the Kerch Strait and Don-Azov Canal due to the conflict.
  • Ukraine has conducted long-range drone strikes on oil refineries in the Bashkortostan and Yaroslavl regions, located 1,300 km and 700 km from the border respectively.
  • Five Indian seafarers have been killed in ship attacks in the Black Sea during July.

Part of a longer story

This is day 6 of 10 in India's strategy for crude oil imports amid West Asia crisis, which has been running since 9 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. The ongoing conflict in the Black Sea region poses significant risks to India's energy security. Discuss the implications of maritime disruptions on global oil supply chains and India's strategic energy diversification efforts. 150 words
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  2. Geopolitical instability in major energy-producing regions often necessitates a re-evaluation of national energy security strategies. In light of the disruptions to Russian oil exports, analyze the challenges India faces in maintaining a stable energy supply and the importance of diversifying import sources to mitigate external shocks. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes the objective of Ukraine's 'Operation MoLoChKa' as reported in the context of the ongoing conflict?

  2. What percentage of India's total crude oil imports were sourced from Russia in June, according to the provided report?

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