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Europe
Hungary’s Orban to Talk Energy With Trump After US Sanctions on Russian Oil
Following renewed pressure from the Trump administration and the EU via sanctions and a phase-out of Russian oil, Budapest is now forced to look for alternative supplies.
Oct. 27, 2025
Ukraine
Ukrainian Spec Ops Hit Luhansk Oil Depot – Caught on Thermal Footage
Flames from oil tankers could be seen roaring in thermal drone footage shared by Ukraine’s Special Operation Forces (SSO) as they claimed a successful hit on oil facilities near occupied Luhansk.
Oct. 27, 2025
Energy
No Let Up in Ukrainian Drone Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries
“Drone sanctions” – Ukraine’s latest catch-phrase for the actions it is taking using long-range UAV attacks that result in Russian fuel production cuts and hour-long queues at filling stations.
Oct. 24, 2025
Russia
Third Time’s a Charm: Ryazan Oil Refinery Burns Again After Reported Drone Attack
Ukrainian drones reportedly hit Rosneft’s largest refinery in Ryazan, sparking a major fire and marking the third attack on the key fuel hub since August.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2025
Energy
Fire Erupts at Hungarian Oil Refinery
The fire erupted on Monday evening at one of the processing units of the Danube Refinery, and Budapest said an investigation is ongoing as to the cause of the fire.
Oct. 21, 2025
Russia
EU Drafts Rules to Allow Member States to Board and Detain Russian Shadow Fleet Vessels
Russia has repeatedly been accused of using shadow fleet tankers to transport oil and gas in violation of international sanctions imposed over its war on Ukraine.
Oct. 21, 2025
Russia
Russia’s Fossil Fuel Exports Take a Hit
In September 2025, Russia exported the lowest amount of fossil fuels since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The drop is a direct result of Ukrainian attacks.
Oct. 18, 2025
US
US Willing to Hit China With ‘Ukraine Victory Tariff’ if Europe Follows Suit
Russian oil exports to China provide a lucrative stream of revenue to Moscow that enables it to keep waging war on Ukraine.
Oct. 16, 2025
Russia
India Says Priority is Consumers After Trump Comments on Stopping Russian Oil
Trump in August raised tariffs on Indian exports to the United States to 50 percent, with Trump’s aides accusing India of fueling Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Oct. 16, 2025
Russia
Trump Says Modi Promised to Halt Russian Oil Purchases
The development comes after Trump imposed a 50% tariff on goods from India as he sought to crack down on Delhi for purchasing Russian oil, sparking a diplomatic rift.
Oct. 15, 2025
Europe
OPINION: Petro Politics
Oil fuels wars, wealth, and world order. From Moscow to Tehran to Washington, fossil energy shapes power. The US leads as Russia, Iran, and China weaponize oil for dominance.
Oct. 14, 2025
Energy
SBU, Special Ops Drones Strike Feodosia Oil Terminal and Power Substations in Russian-Occupied Crimea
The same oil depot was also hit last week, a day before Russian President Vladimir Putin’s birthday, as part of a larger wave of drone attacks launched by Ukrainian forces against Russia.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2025
Russia
How Europe Is Still Funding Putin’s War as Russian Energy Imports Surge Despite Sanctions
Several EU countries, including key allies of Ukraine, increased imports of Russian oil and gas in 2025, undermining sanctions.
Oct. 10, 2025
Energy
Massive Blaze Erupts at Lukoil Gas Plant After Drone Strike Deep Inside Russia
The Korobkovsky plant is the largest gas processor in Russia’s Southern Federal District, with a capacity of 450 million cubic meters per year. Much of its output is exported abroad.
Oct. 9, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Strikes Put Pressure on Russian Oil
Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries have cut output by 10%, driving fuel prices up and forcing Moscow to restrict exports as damaged infrastructure and falling crude prices deepen the strain.
Oct. 8, 2025
Russia
Russia’s Shadow Fleet Leaks Oil Across Europe, Exposing Sanctions Gaps, Investigation Shows
An investigation combining satellite imagery with shipping data showed that the tankers had continued to sail unimpeded in European waters after leaving oil slicks near the continent’s shores.
Oct. 6, 2025