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US Renews $100 Million Aid Offer to Cuba Amid Tensions
The US renewed a $100 million aid offer to Cuba as tensions rise over sanctions and Havana rejects Washington’s claims.
May 13, 2026
Energy
Ukraine Drone Strike Halts Russia’s Perm Oil Refinery Deep in Urals
According to industry sources, three primary crude distillation units were taken offline immediately after the attack, while additional units were also halted.
May 13, 2026
Energy
Multiple Russian Fuel, Gas Sites Targeted in 286-Drone Overnight Barrage
Fires broke out at Russian energy sites after a reported 286-drone overnight barrage, with damage and injuries reported across multiple regions.
May 13, 2026
Energy
Russian Fossil Revenues Peak in April Despite Ukrainian Strikes
Russia’s fossil fuel export revenues reached a peak in April 2026 as surging global prices offset lower export volumes caused by Ukrainian strikes on oil facilities and infrastructure.
May 12, 2026
Ukraine
Former Presidential Office Head Notified of Suspicion in Major Laundering Case
Ukrainian investigators have notified Andriy Yermak of suspicion in a money‑laundering case linked to the energy sector and luxury real estate developments.
May 11, 2026
War in Ukraine
SBU Hits Perm Oil Refinery for Third Time in Russia
Ukraine’s security service said it struck a major Russian oil refinery and a pumping station in Perm, more than 1,500 km from the border.
May 8, 2026
Energy
Inside the Battle to Repair Chornobyl’s Damaged Confinement
Kyiv Post published new details on the damage to the New Safe Confinement, with repair costs exceeding half a billion dollars.
May 8, 2026
US
UAE Ships Oil Through Strait of Hormuz Without Location Trackers
The move highlights fragile diplomacy and rising tensions around key oil routes as Washington navigates between negotiations and military pressure on Tehran.
May 7, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia Spends Billions on Refineries, Loses Gains From Oil Surge
Russia’s oil and gas revenues surged in April, but heavy subsidies and refinery repairs linked to Ukrainian strikes are offsetting gains, analysts say.
May 7, 2026
Ukraine
Ceasefire Violations, Nuclear Missile Tests, and Putin’s Coup Rumors – Ukraine Latest, May 6
Zelensky’s response to Russia’s ceasefire violations, Russia’s plan to test nuclear-capable missiles, and potential breakthroughs in US-Iran war – updates from Ukraine and beyond
May 6, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Forces Increasingly Target Gas Stations With Long-Range FPV Drones
Officials warn of new tactics using lightweight drones to strike fuel infrastructure at extended distances and advise gas stations to take precautions.
May 6, 2026
Ukraine
The Battle for Ceasefires – Ukraine Latest, May 5
Internet blackouts in Moscow, mounting Russian losses, and Trump weighs in on Zelensky – updates from Ukraine and beyond
May 5, 2026
War in Ukraine
Kyiv’s Tuapse Strikes Caused Over $300M in Oil Infrastructure Damage, Plus Export Losses
Kyiv says a series of mid-April through May 1 attacks on Tuapse directly cost Russia over $300 million in damaged Black Sea port and refinery facilities, and much more in lost oil export revenue.
May 5, 2026
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Ukrainian Sea, Air Drones Are Dominating the Black Sea
When Ukrainian sea drones attacked two shadow tankers within sight of Russia’s main Black Sea naval base, Novorossiysk, the Russian warships inside stayed safely tied up at their piers.
May 4, 2026
Ukraine
Bloomberg: Ukrainian Drone Strikes Push Russian Oil Processing to Lowest Level Since 2009
Bloomberg confirmed Ukrainian robot aircraft are systematically demolishing Russian energy infrastructure one day after Trump – confusing Ukraine with Iran – declared Ukraine “militarily defeated.”
May 1, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Extends Household Electricity Tariff Until October 2026
Households will continue paying Hr. 4.32 ($0.098) per kilowatt-hour (kWh), while electric‑heated homes keep a lower winter tariff, the government said.
April 29, 2026