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War in Ukraine
Taiwan Tops List of Russian Naphtha Buyers, Despite Backing Ukraine
Naphtha, a petroleum product crucial in making semiconductors, underpins Taiwan’s biggest industry and plays a central role in global supply chains.
Oct. 1, 2025
Energy
Four EU Countries Paid Russia More for LNG Than They Gave Ukraine in Aid, Report Says
The revenue stream from European countries “could be used to fund the purchase of deadly armaments currently being used by Russian forces in their war of aggression against Ukraine,” Greenpeace said.
Oct. 1, 2025
Germany
Ukrainian Volodymyr Z. Arrested in Poland Over Nord Stream Pipeline Blasts
Poland has detained Volodymyr Z., a Ukrainian diving instructor wanted by Germany over the 2022 Nord Stream blasts, accused of planting explosives on the undersea pipelines.
Sept. 30, 2025
Ukraine
Ukrenergo Supervisory Board ‘Lost Confidence’ in Vitaliy Zaychenko as CEO
Ukrenergo’s supervisory board dismissed its CEO – also condemning the Ministry of Energy’s decision to require they seek its approval for all press releases and call board members to Kyiv in person.
Sept. 29, 2025
Ukraine
Naftogaz Proposes 10 Energy Projects Under US Minerals Deal
Naftogaz has pitched 10 new energy projects, including shale and energy efficiency initiatives in western Ukraine, under the US-Ukraine mineral deal.
Sept. 26, 2025
Energy
Russia Unveils 2026-2028 Budget With Contradictory Deficit Numbers
Russia’s 2026 draft budget shows $538bn spending vs $483bn revenue, implying $55bn of uncovered spending. It could be larger than the Finance Ministry’s 1.6% GDP deficit claim.
Sept. 26, 2025
Ukraine
Naftogaz Gets $60M Ukreximbank Loan Ahead of Heating Season
Naftogaz has secured a $60 million advance from Ukreximbank to “support gas production needs,” alongside international support and LNG imports.
Sept. 24, 2025
Energy
Gasoline ‘Frequently’ Absent in Russia After Ukrainian Drone Attacks, Prices Surge
Some Russian regions have suffered fuel shortages, though not severe, but the Petersburg Exchange has tightened diesel and petrol trading rules to avoid price hikes.
Sept. 24, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: Moscow Prepares a Winter of Energy Terror Against Ukraine
Russia plans to ramp up its pressure on Ukraine’s energy targets as the cold weather sets in. Unable to break through the front lines, Moscow’s aim is to break Ukraine’s morale.
Sept. 20, 2025
Energy
‘Don’t Mention the Drones’ – Russian Media Admits Empty Gas Pumps Nationwide, Rocketing Fuel Prices
It’s OK in Russia to admit motorists might have trouble filling up their automobiles. But it’s not OK to talk about all the oil refineries in Russia the Ukrainian drones have blown up.
Sept. 19, 2025
Energy
‘Every Strike Cuts Petrodollars to Russia’s War Budget’: SBU Drones Hit Gazprom Refinery 1,400 km Deep
SBU sources told Kyiv Post drones struck Gazprom’s giant refinery in Bashkortostan, 1,400 km inside Russia, days after Ukraine hit Saratov Oil Refinery.
Sept. 18, 2025
Energy
Russia’s Transneft Warns of Oil Output Cuts Amid Ukrainian Drone Attacks — Reuters
Transneft warned of possible oil output cuts after Ukrainian drone strikes damaged key infrastructure, deepening pressure on Russia’s energy sector, according to Reuters.
Sept. 16, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Gas Storage Exceeds Last Year’s Levels as Country Prepares for Winter
Ukraine’s gas storage has edged above last year’s levels, marking a key milestone in efforts to boost reserves ahead of winter following Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
Sept. 16, 2025
Energy
Ukraine Strikes Saratov Oil Refinery in Russia: Explosions, Fire Reported
Ukraine’s special forces struck the Saratov Oil Refinery deep inside Russia overnight, causing explosions and a fire.
Sept. 16, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine to Limit Indian Diesel Imports Amid Russian Oil Ties
Ukraine plans to limit diesel fuel imports from India starting Oct. 1 – all shipments must undergo lab testing to prevent fuel of Russian origin from entering the market.
Sept. 15, 2025
Energy
Ukraine Long-Range Attacks Hammer St. Petersburg’s Energy Infrastructure
Russia’s Baltic Sea city in Russia’s second-most-important region saw Ukraine’s special forces set shadow tankers and an oil refinery ablaze, then ambush a fuel train within 72 hours.
Sept. 15, 2025