This was reported by The Wall Street Journal, citing the analytical company Kpler.

According to the given data, in the current month Russia exported on average about 2.5 million barrels per day by sea.

On December 27, Russian leader Vladimir Putin signed a decree on retaliatory measures to impose a price ceiling on Russian oil.

According to the document, deliveries of oil and oil products from Russia to those who prescribe in contracts the maximum price for Russian energy resources are prohibited.

The document will enter into force on February 1 and will be valid until July 1, 2023.