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Ukraine
Szyran Oil Refinery Halts After Ukrainian Drone Strike
Russia’s Syzran oil refinery has halted operations after a drone strike damaged its main processing unit, with repairs expected to take more than a month.
May 26, 2026
Energy
Moscow Claims Mines Found on Tanker Arriving From Belgium
Russia said it found mines attached to a gas carrier arriving from Belgium at the port of Ust-Luga in the Leningrad region.
May 25, 2026
War in Ukraine
Kazakhstan Refuses to Enforce $1.4 Billion Naftogaz Claim Against Gazprom
Justice Minister Yerlan Sarsembayev said Kazakhstan would not act as “a transit platform” for enforcing rulings with no legal connection to the country.
May 25, 2026
Energy
OPINION: Ukraine’s Energy Security Needs Community Power
Ukraine must transition to decentralized, community owned energy to boost resilience, empower citizens and avoid rebuilding a vulnerable centralized system.
May 24, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘They Fight Real Darkness’: Oleksandr Usyk Meets Ukraine’s Energy Workers Ahead of Cairo Title Bout
The meeting brought together Usyk and a group of Ukrainian veterans who, after serving in the armed forces, have returned to civilian life as energy workers restoring electricity under threat.
May 22, 2026
Energy
Explosion at Hungarian MOL Refinery Kills 1, Injures 9
The blast hit the Olefin 1 unit during a restart at the MOL Petrolkémia site, sparking a fire that was later contained by firefighters.
May 22, 2026
Putin
ANALYSIS: No Pipeline Deal – But What Did Putin Secure in China?
Though the fate of the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline remains unclear, Putin managed to secure 41 agreements in Beijing – plus a joint tirade against Europe and the US.
May 21, 2026
Putin
Putin Departs Beijing Without Deal on Massive Gas Pipeline to China
Putin failed to secure Xi’s approval for the long-planned 50 bcm Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline during talks in Beijing.
May 21, 2026
Energy
Kazakhstan Allows Naftogaz to Enforce $1.4 Billion Arbitration Award Against Russia’s Gazprom
A Kazakh court has authorized enforcement of a $1.4 billion arbitration award against Gazprom in the first such ruling by a foreign court.
May 20, 2026
Energy
Kyiv in Talks With UK Over ‘Loophole’ in Russian Fuel Sanctions
Ukraine is in talks with the UK over changes to fuel rules linked to Russian oil, after London issued a licensing measure it says does not weaken sanctions but aims to secure fuel supply.
May 20, 2026
Energy
UK Eases Russian Oil Sanctions as Energy Prices Bite
The easing measures apply to diesel and jet fuel refined from Russian crude in third countries, as well as Russian seaborne liquified natural gas (LNG), and have drawn criticism domestically and abroad.
May 20, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Halt Operations at Moscow, Ryazan Oil Refineries
Russia’s Moscow and Ryazan oil refineries suspended operations after Ukrainian drone strikes over the weekend and last Friday, according to Reuters sources.
May 20, 2026
Energy
Russia Hits Naftogaz Infrastructure for Third Day as Deadly Attacks Hit Chernihiv Region, Kill 3 Civilians
Russia attacked several Naftogaz facilities in Ukraine’s Chernihiv region on Tuesday, the third consecutive day hitting the company’s assets. Separate attacks there killed three and wounded at least 17.
Updated: May 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
Xi Told Trump Putin May ‘Regret’ War on Ukraine, US President Targeted ICC
Xi Jinping reportedly told Trump that Putin may regret invading Ukraine, as talks in Beijing also touched on cooperation against the ICC.
May 19, 2026
Ukraine
Drone Strike Halts Fuel Output at Gazprom Plant in Russia
A drone-triggered fire halted fuel production at a major Gazprom plant in Russia’s Astrakhan region, sources said.
May 15, 2026
US
Iran Accuses UAE of ‘Active’ Role in US‑Israeli War
The accusation comes as tensions escalate despite a fragile ceasefire.
May 14, 2026