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Serbia Secures New 3-Month Extension of Russian Gas Deal
Despite its aspirations for EU membership, Serbia is one of the few European countries to maintain close ties with the Kremlin since the invasion of Ukraine began.
March 30, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky Proposes Easter Ceasefire, Energy Truce
The Ukrainian president said Kyiv is open to a truce – preferably long-term, but even “compromises” for a few days over Easter would do as well as long as they don’t compromise Ukraine’s “dignity.”
March 30, 2026
Energy
‘Accountability Is Inevitable’: Ukraine Lists 51 Ships Fueling Russia’s War
Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR) has named 51 vessels aiding Russia’s war effort, saying they export oil and operate in occupied ports while warning captains of responsibility.
March 30, 2026
Energy
Drones Strike Russia’s Second-Largest Refinery Near St. Petersburg as Oil Exports Face 40% Disruption
The latest attacks may have disrupted up to 40% of Russia’s seaborne oil export capacity – roughly 2 million barrels per day – dealing a blow to one of Moscow’s key revenue streams.
Updated: March 27, 2026
Ukraine
‘Serious Damage’ at Poltava Gas Site After 2 Consecutive Days of Russian Attacks
The CEO of Ukraine’s Naftogaz said an overnight strike caused “significant damage,” forcing the shutdown of gas production facilities in central Ukraine’s Poltava region.
March 27, 2026
Ukraine
Russia’s Baltic Ports Oil Terminals in Flames From Punishing Ukrainian Drone Strikes
Russian internet users are griping that an ongoing Kremlin campaign to suppress the app Telegram for “national security reasons” certainly isn’t stopping the Ukrainian robot planes.
March 27, 2026
Energy
Inside the Pipeline: Researchers Link Russian Energy Giants to Abducted Ukrainian Children
Yale Humanitarian Lab concluded that Gazprom and Rosneft are “directly implicated” in Russian war crimes related to the forced deportation of children from Ukraine’s Russian-occupied territories.
March 26, 2026
Energy
Ukraine’s Drone Campaign Knocks Out Up to 40 Percent of Russia’s Oil Exports
Oil exports are one of the main sources of revenue for Russia’s state budget and a key part of funding its war in Ukraine.
March 26, 2026
Ukraine
Fuel Giant OKKO Acquires Wind Farm Project in Western Ukraine
Ukraine’s fuel giant OKKO acquired a 272 MW wind power project in the Ternopil region, marking an expansion into the large-scale renewable energy market.
March 25, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Needs $91B to Fix Energy System Over Next 10 Years, Minister Says
After Russia once again pummeled Ukraine’s energy grid over the winter, Kyiv’s energy minister said the World Bank estimates $91 billion is needed for restoration and called for more investments.
March 25, 2026
Energy
Ukraine Strikes Key Russian Energy Port 1,000 km Away, Disrupting Baltic Exports
A fresh drone strike on a Russian oil export terminal was carried out on Wednesday. Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s petroleum infrastructure continue to hamper Russia’s main source of war funding.
Updated: March 25, 2026
War in Ukraine
Moldova to Declare Energy Emergency After Russian Strikes Cut Key Power Link
The disruption hit a major transmission line carrying electricity from Romania via southern Ukraine, a critical route for Moldova, which relies heavily on imports.
Updated: March 24, 2026
Energy
‘Obliterate’ Threat Paused: Trump Delays Iran Strikes After Weekend Talks
The announcement marks a sharp shift in tone after Trump warned just days earlier that the US would “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if it failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by late Monday.
March 23, 2026
Energy
Russia Urges Diplomacy as Trump Issues Ultimatum Over Hormuz
Trump warned he would “obliterate” Iran’s power infrastructure if Tehran failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. The deadline was set to expire late Monday.
March 23, 2026
Energy
Mideast War Threatens Energy Crisis Worse Than 1970s Oil Shocks
As the war grinds into its fourth week, Donald Trump threatened to “obliterate” Iranian power plants if Iran failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz – setting an effective deadline of 23:44 GMT Monday.
March 23, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Introduces Fuel Cashback – But Not Everyone Is Buying It
A new government initiative offering fuel “cashback” has drawn criticism from experts and media – while many drivers say the compensation simply isn’t worth it.
March 22, 2026