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War in Ukraine
‘It’s Such a Disaster’ – Ukraine at War Update for Jan. 16
Energy wars continue as Kyiv’s drones hit oil depot in Voronezh; Zelensky welcomes return of 25 POWs as Ukraine captures 23 more; Biden adds another layer of Russian sanctions before he steps down.
Jan. 16, 2025
Ukraine
Russia Targets Ukraine’s Major Gas Storage in Wednesday Missile Attack – Energy Sources
An energy source told Kyiv Post that Russia targeted Ukraine’s Oparske underground gas storage on Wednesday morning, though reportedly no missiles reached their intended targets.
Jan. 15, 2025
Energy
Czechs Complete Pipeline to Replace Russian Oil Supply
Russia will no longer be able to ‘blackmail’ the Czech Republic, Prime Minister Petr Fiala told reporters.
Jan. 14, 2025
Energy
Russia Says Ukraine Targeted Gas Pipeline to Turkey
Kyiv has not commented on the allegation
Jan. 13, 2025
Energy
Azerbaijan Wants to Increase Gas Supply to Europe by Tripling Production at the Absheron Field
Supplying gas to more European countries will be possible in the coming years, Azerbaijani President says.
Jan. 11, 2025
US
US, UK Unveil Widespread Sanctions Against Russia’s Energy Sector
The US Treasury Department designed over 180 ships and Russian oil majors Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, fulfilling “the G7 commitment to reduce Russian revenues from energy.”
Jan. 11, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Oil Infrastructure 81 Times in 2024
The strikes disrupted fuel production, contributing to reduced gasoline and diesel output and higher prices in 2024, according to available statistics.
Jan. 9, 2025
Energy
Russian Gas Cut-Off Sparks More Blackouts in Pro-Moscow Moldovan Region
The Transnistria region bordering Ukraine has been unable to provide heating and hot water to its residents since Wednesday, when Moscow cut off gas supplies to Moldova over a financial dispute.
Jan. 5, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Trump’s Unpredictability Applied to Russia’ – Ukraine at War Update for Jan 3
Despite gripes in Slovakia and shutdown in Transnistria, EU says energy supply is just fine; Zelensky wants Trump’s “unpredictability applied to Russia”; Parliament damaged by New Years air strike.
Jan. 3, 2025
Ukraine
Breakaway Moldovan Region Shuts Almost All Industry Amid Energy Crisis
Transnistria, a tiny breakaway state in Moldova that borders Ukraine, relies on Russian gas for heating and power.
Jan. 2, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘One of Moscow’s Biggest Defeats’ – Ukraine at War Update for Jan 2
Suspended gas transit has early impact west of the Dniester; Renowned scientists among victims of New Year’s air strike; Ukraine says Russia suffered 427K casualties in 2024, as Russian gains taper.
Jan. 2, 2025
Europe
Eastern Europe Braces for End to Russian Gas Supplies
Russian gas accounted for less than 10% of the EU’s gas imports in 2023. In 2021, a year before Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine started, it made up over 40%.
Dec. 27, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘Enough of Fico, Glory to Ukraine’ – Ukraine at War Update for Dec. 24
Germany sends Kyiv largest aid package to date; Slovaks protest their leader’s visit to the Kremlin; Ukrainian drones strike same Russian oil depot for second time in a month.
Dec. 24, 2024
Energy
OPINION: Ukraine Should Allow Gas to Transit
Contract with buyers, take the profits and leave Russia with only subsistence.
Dec. 22, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Nuclear Power Plants Save Workers as Russian Bombings Intensify
Warnings from Khmelnytskyi: Shahed drones are getting dangerously close to nuclear facilities, and no one can guarantee the Kremlin won’t cross that red line.
Dec. 21, 2024
Energy
EU Leaders Call For Increasing Electricity Exports to Ukraine
EU leaders condemned Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure, urged more electricity exports, and called for greater integration of Ukraine’s energy systems with the EU.
Dec. 20, 2024