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Ukraine
Ukraine Parliament Blocks Shmyhal as Energy Minister Amid Worsening Winter Energy Crisis
The energy ministry has lacked a head for almost two months as Ukraine grapples with a worsening energy crisis amid Russian attacks on critical infrastructure.
Jan. 13, 2026
Europe
France, Spain Increase Russian LNG Imports as EU Ranks Among Top Buyers
The EU remained the largest buyer of Russian LNG, accounting for nearly half of LNG purchases, underscoring Europe’s continued exposure to Russian gas flows.
Jan. 13, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia Strikes Ukraine Nationwide as Freezing Temperatures Grip Cities, 4 Killed
The strikes hit as Russia keeps targeting civilians and energy infrastructure at winter’s coldest peak, pushing Ukraine closer to a full-blown humanitarian crisis.
Jan. 13, 2026
War in Ukraine
Kyiv Announces Gradual Return to Regular Blackout Schedule
After a major power shutdown triggered by Russia’s attack on Friday, Ukraine’s energy ministry said blackouts in Kyiv are gradually returning to more predictable schedules.
Jan. 12, 2026
Energy
Drones Hit Russia’s Largest Power Plant in Rostov Region, Triggers Outages
Ukrainian drones reportedly struck the Novocherkassk power plant in Russia’s Rostov region, sparking a fire and outages. Authorities say air defenses intercepted multiple drones.
Jan. 12, 2026
Energy
Russian Strikes Hit Odesa and Kyiv Amid Freezing Temperatures
The latest strikes come as Russia continues to target civilian and energy infrastructure during some of the coldest days of winter, deepening the risk of a humanitarian crisis.
Jan. 12, 2026
Europe
EU Accused of Fuelling Putin’s War After Importing €7.2 bn of Russian LNG
A new report by German environmental NGO suggests there has been little letup in the vast quantities of gas exported to Europe from Russia’s LNG complex on the Yamal peninsula in Siberia.
Jan. 11, 2026
US
ANALYSIS: How Russian Crude Put US-India Trade on Ice
Since the full-scale invasion, India has managed ingenious workarounds to profit from Russian oil. Now the US is pressuring India to further curtail its thirst for Moscow’s cheap crude.
Jan. 10, 2026
Ukraine
Kyiv Left Freezing at -10°C After Russian Missile Strike, Mayor Urges Residents to Leave
A Russian combined strike on Kyiv’s energy system overnight on Jan. 8-9 was among the heaviest of the war, raising the risk of cold-related deaths for thousands of residents.
Jan. 9, 2026
Ukraine
Germany Condemns Russia’s Use of Oreshnik Missile in Strike on Ukraine, Calls It ‘Escalation’
Berlin says Moscow has escalated the war by using its modern Oreshnik missile against civilian energy targets as Kyiv and its partners push for a diplomatic path to peace.
Jan. 9, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia Strikes Kyiv Overnight: 4 Dead, 6,000 Buildings Without Heat, Residents Urged to Leave
The strikes came as temperatures in Kyiv plunged below minus-9°C (16°F) overnight, sharply increasing the risk to civilians left without heat or power in midwinter.
Jan. 9, 2026
Energy
Drone Damages Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Oil Tanker in Black Sea
A drone strike on a tanker off Turkey’s coast adds to mounting pressure on Russia’s shadow fleet, as Ukraine and its allies increasingly target vessels used to bypass oil sanctions.
Jan. 8, 2026
US
Trump Team Works Up Sweeping Plan to Control Venezuelan Oil for Years to Come
Washington is weighing control over Venezuela’s oil, reshaping energy markets, pressuring Russia’s revenues, and testing how far US power can reach in a world sliding toward resource geopolitics.
Jan. 8, 2026
US
Hopping Mad, Little Leverage – Russia is Irate at US Navy “Shadow” Tanker Seizures
The Kremlin has been close to zipped lips on American commandos taking over Russian commercial ships on the high seas. One pundit suggested Russia hit a NATO base with a missile.
Jan. 8, 2026
Energy
Russian Strikes Push Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia Toward Humanitarian Crisis as Freeze Looms
The situation could become far more dangerous in the coming days if power and heating are not restored, as forecasts show nighttime temperatures dropping to minus 8°C this weekend.
Jan. 8, 2026
US
US About to Seize Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker Linked to Venezuela
A shadow fleet tanker, Russian naval escorts and a US seizure attempt near Iceland highlight how sanctions enforcement, energy politics and great-power rivalry are colliding at sea.
Jan. 7, 2026