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War in Ukraine
Russian Region Deploys Police at Gas Stations As Fuel Crisis Deepens
Ukrainian drone strikes have knocked out about a quarter of Russia’s refining capacity.
June 30, 2026
Russia
Russia's Fuel Crisis Disrupts Cargo Transport to China, Drives Up Freight Costs
Fuel shortages in Russia are disrupting cross-border trucking with China, slowing deliveries and driving up freight rates as transport companies struggle to secure diesel supplies.
June 29, 2026
Putin
Putin Convenes Emergency Fuel Meeting as Gasoline Shortages Hit Russia Amid Ukrainian Strikes
The Kremlin convened the meeting as fuel shortages spread across nearly all Russian regions, with around 30 introducing official restrictions on gasoline sales at filling stations.
June 29, 2026
War in Ukraine
Fuel Shortages: A Turning Point in Russia’s War?
In recent days, the Ukrainian army has stepped up its attacks on Russian refineries and oil depots.
June 26, 2026
Ukraine
The Day Moscow Burned: Inside Ukraine’s Massive 500-Drone Strike
Ukraine just proved it can saturate Moscow’s air defenses and gut its oil supply. With 500 drones. The question now: what happens when the number gets higher?
June 25, 2026
Kazakhstan
Russia Seeks Kazakhstan Fuel Imports
Sources said Moscow is seeking gasoline imports after Ukrainian “long-range sanctions,” i.e., drone strikes on refineries, significantly reduced domestic fuel production.
June 25, 2026
Russia
France Seizes Shadow Fleet Tanker Near Sicily
The French president said the vessel was intercepted while allegedly violating international maritime law and pledged continued action against Russia’s sanctions evasion network.
June 25, 2026
Russia
Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Oil Depot in Krasnodar Region for Second Time in 10 Days
The fire at the Poltavskaya oil depot comes just days after the same fuel facility was reportedly targeted in another drone strike.
June 25, 2026
Ukraine
US State Department Says Ukraine Is Currently Winning the War
A senior US State Department authority, Jeremy Levin, says Ukraine has “turned the situation around” and is currently in a phase where it is winning the war against Russia.
June 24, 2026
Energy
Fuel Sales Restricted in 22 Russian Regions
Authorities cite rising demand and logistical disruptions, while fuel shortages have intensified following repeated attacks on Russian oil infrastructure.
June 24, 2026
Moscow
Moscow Refinery Knocked Offline Until 2027 After Drone Strikes – Sources Say
Located just 15 kilometers (9 miles) from the Kremlin, the refinery, owned by Gazprom Neft, supplies up to 40% of Moscow’s fuel market and around 70% of gasoline consumed in the capital region.
June 24, 2026
War in Ukraine
Kremlin Insists Economy Is Stable as Budget Deficit Hits $80B
The Kremlin says Russia’s macroeconomic stability is “absolutely secured,” even as its budget deficit surpasses $80 billion (approximately €70 billion) and oil prices tumble to around $65 per barrel (roughly $1.55 per gallon or €0.38 per liter).
June 23, 2026
Ukraine
Half of Crimea Left Without Power After Overnight Explosions
Authorities closed the Kerch Bridge for more than five hours amid reports of explosions and attacks on fuel infrastructure.
June 23, 2026
Russia
Russia’s Domestic Fuel Strain Reaches Small Aviation Sector
Industry groups say the problem is especially severe for aviation gasoline, which is becoming harder to find at airports and increasingly expensive where it is available.
June 22, 2026
Crimea
‘How Do I Get to the Doctor?’ – Russians React to Halted Gasoline Sales in Crimea
Intercepted phone call reveals fuel shortages are disrupting daily life in occupied Crimea as Russia prioritizes military demands over civilian needs.
June 22, 2026
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
Russia is losing more than economic and human resources in this war. It is also losing sight of victory and running out of ideas about how to make Ukraine suffer.
June 22, 2026