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War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Long-Range Strikes Cost Russia $7B in Oil Losses, Zelensky Says
Kyiv says expanded long-range operations are increasing downtime at key Russian energy facilities and reducing output.
May 1, 2026
Russia
Russian Government Steps In to Stanch Reeling Oil Sector’s Historic Lows
Russia is tightening control over fuel production after drone strikes pushed refinery output to a 17-year low, forcing emergency measures to stabilize supply and prices.
May 1, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky: Russia Hit by Major Oil Export Drops, Targets Ukraine’s Defense Deals
After getting a report from the head of Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service, Zelensky said Ukraine has recorded a sharp decline in Russian oil export throughput at key ports.
April 29, 2026
Energy
Russian-Flagged LNG Tankers Signal Expansion of Shadow Fleet
A group of aging LNG vessels switching to the Russian flag suggests Moscow is ramping up exports from sanctioned Arctic projects.
April 29, 2026
Drones
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
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
Putin
Putin Silent as Massive Tuapse Oil Terminal Fire Sparks Toxic Smog Across Russia’s Black Sea Coast
While firefighters battled the blaze and emergency crews cleared damaged buildings, Putin continued a routine schedule of meetings and public appearances.
April 24, 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
Russia
‘Long-Term Decline or Shock’: Swedish Intel Warns Russia’s Economy Is Weaker Than It Looks
Sweden’s intelligence assessment indicates that Russia is manipulating economic data to present a stronger picture to Ukraine’s Western allies.
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
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Hits Russia’s Caspian Oil Platforms – Nearly 1,000 km From Home
Ukrainian forces have struck two Russian offshore drilling platforms in the Caspian Sea used to support military fuel supplies overnight on Friday.
April 10, 2026
US
Easing of US Sanctions Fails to Boost Russian Oil Shipments, Kyiv Says
Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SZRU) said Russia has failed to increase oil exports in March despite a temporary easing of US sanctions amid intensified Ukrainian strikes.
April 10, 2026
France
France Plans Tougher Penalties to Crack Down on Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’
France is set to increase penalties for ships evading identification rules as part of efforts to curb Russia’s sanctions-busting oil trade.
April 9, 2026
Ukraine
Kyiv Struck Russian Tanker Off Libya Using New Libyan Bases, Officials Claim
The statements came just days after reports of Ukrainian troops operating out of bases in north Africa’s Libya, though Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR) has refused to comment on the reports.
April 7, 2026
War in Ukraine
Orban’s Mouse Analogy, Khamenei Jr.’s Fate – Ukraine Latest, April 7
JD Vance in Budapest, Hungarian PM’s leaked call with Putin, President Zelensky’s push for energy truce amid intensifying strikes on Russian oil – updates from the heart of Kyiv
April 7, 2026