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Fuel Floods Streets as Tuapse Blaze Triggers Evacuations, State of Emergency After Drone Strike
Drone strikes hit Russia’s Tuapse oil refinery, sparking massive fires and evacuations. Ukraine confirms the strike as airports impose temporary flight restrictions.
Updated: April 28, 2026
Russia
Russian Diesel Tankers Change Course Mid-Voyage as Fuel Prices Jump
Both tankers were loaded in March at Russia’s Primorsk port and had already completed almost half of their trip to Brazil before their buyers were changed – something that rarely happens.
April 28, 2026
Drones
Tuapse Ablaze Again: Ukrainian Drones Hit Key Russian Oil Hub as Environmental Crisis Spreads
The strike marks the third hit on the Tuapse refinery in under two weeks – after attacks on April 16 and April 20 that triggered major fires, damaged storage tanks, and forced the plant offline.
April 28, 2026
Energy
Russia Agrees to Supply Indonesia With Up to 150 Million Barrels of Oil
The deal follows Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s recent visit to Moscow as Jakarta seeks to secure alternative oil supplies amid Middle East disruptions.
April 23, 2026
US
US Treasury Chief Defends Pivot to Extend Russia Oil Sanctions Relief
The month-long relief announced last Friday was meant to cool soaring energy prices. But it came just two days after Bessent told reporters that Washington would not renew the waiver.
April 23, 2026
Ukraine
Russian Oil: Some Flowing, Some Burning – Ukraine Latest, April 22
“Donnyland” in Donbas, the Druzhba paradox, and more Moscow visits – updates from Ukraine and beyond
April 22, 2026
Black Sea
‘Raining Oil’ – Drone Strikes Trigger ‘Man-Made Disaster’ in Tuapse
Ukrainian drone strikes reportedly shut down two major Rosneft refineries, triggering fires in Tuapse and halting exports.
April 22, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia to Block Flow of Kazakh Oil to German Refinery, Berlin Says
The move comes amid Russia’s war against Ukraine and a global energy crisis linked to the US-Israeli war against Iran, which has caused major disruptions to global oil and gas markets.
April 22, 2026
Ukraine
Druzhba Pipeline Repaired, Ready to Resume Operations
Kyiv seeks to stabilize energy flows and secure EU support by repairing the Druzhba pipeline ahead of loan expectations.
April 21, 2026
Russia
Ukraine Hits Tuapse Refinery Again as Drones Strike Rail, Oil Sites Across Russia
Overnight strikes disrupted rail traffic near military sites in Russia’s Rostov region, while Ukraine confirmed hitting the Tuapse refinery – a key Black Sea oil hub – for the second time in a week.
April 21, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Moves to Resume Druzhba Pipeline Oil Flows
Ukraine expects the Druzhba pipeline to resume this week, clearing the way for EU approval of a €90 billion loan.
April 20, 2026
War in Ukraine
India Expands List of Russian Insurers Covering Oil Tankers
Meanwhile, India continues importing crude from Moscow amid sanctions and shipping constraints.
April 20, 2026
Ukraine
Kyiv Mass Shooting, New Sanctions Waiver, Pro-Russian Govt. in Bulgaria – Ukraine Latest, April 20
London’s “shadow fleet” fumble, Washington’s walk-back on sanctions, Belarus’s threats of joining the war, the EU’s alternative proposal for Ukraine – updates from Ukraine and beyond
April 20, 2026
Ukraine
UK Yet to Seize Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers Over Cost, Legal Concerns
The UK has yet to seize any Russian “shadow fleet” tankers despite pledges, amid concerns over high costs, legal risks, and handling of crews.
April 20, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Could Resume Druzhba Oil Flows by Monday, Orbán Says
The move could end a months-long standoff between Budapest and Kyiv over the pipeline
April 20, 2026
Drones
Ukraine Hits Russia’s Only Black Sea Refinery-Export Hub in Tuapse
The strike is part of an expanding Ukrainian campaign targeting Russia’s energy export infrastructure, particularly facilities tied to maritime oil shipments.
Updated: April 20, 2026