The refinery in Orsk has utilized a fleet of ships to transport oil across international waters, a move that represents a direct challenge to the effectiveness of international pressure. These ships have been transported oil across international waters, a move that has been interpreted as a deliberate attempt to circumvent sanctions. The Russian government has expressed a determination to continue this practice, utilizing maritime transport as a method to mitigate the impact of sanctions. The long-term implications are still being assessed.
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