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Russia
Drones Strike 3 Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tankers in Black Sea Near Turkey
The incidents occurred near the Turkish district of Turkeli, prompting Ankara to dispatch coast guard vessels to the area. No casualties were reported among the crews.
May 28, 2026
Belarus
Belarusian Components Found in Russian ‘Oreshnik’ Missile
Ukrainian officials said components produced at a Belarusian factory were found inside Russia’s “Oreshnik” missile used in attacks against Ukraine.
May 28, 2026
Ukraine
UK Targets Russian Crypto, Uranium Trade in New Sanctions
The UK imposed new sanctions targeting Russian crypto networks and uranium trade, with further measures expected.
May 26, 2026
Ukraine
Russia Releases Photos of ‘Arctic Metagaz’ Tanker Hit by Kyiv’s Mediterranean Drones in March
The Investigative Committee of Russia carried out a detailed examination of the vessel, documenting the “complete destruction of the ship’s control systems.”
May 25, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Sanctions Russian Commanders Behind Missile Strikes on Ukrainian Cities
President Zelensky has imposed sanctions on Russian military commanders accused of overseeing missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, hospitals and civilian infrastructure
May 23, 2026
War in Ukraine
No Economic Model Can Predict When Russia Runs Out of Money for War, NBU Says
Russia profits from Middle East chaos, but oil revenues mask a stagnating economy whose collapse no model can time, Ukraine’s central bank said.
May 21, 2026
Ukraine
US Urges Ukraine to Support Easing Belarus Potash Sanctions
For Kyiv, backing the proposal would risk appearing to reward a Russian ally.
May 21, 2026
Energy
Kyiv in Talks With UK Over ‘Loophole’ in Russian Fuel Sanctions
Ukraine is in talks with the UK over changes to fuel rules linked to Russian oil, after London issued a licensing measure it says does not weaken sanctions but aims to secure fuel supply.
May 20, 2026
Energy
UK Eases Russian Oil Sanctions as Energy Prices Bite
The easing measures apply to diesel and jet fuel refined from Russian crude in third countries, as well as Russian seaborne liquified natural gas (LNG), and have drawn criticism domestically and abroad.
May 20, 2026
US
EU Dismayed as US Eases Oil Sanctions on Russia
The economy commissioner says it is not the time to ease pressure on Russia
May 20, 2026
War in Ukraine
Xi Told Trump Putin May ‘Regret’ War on Ukraine, US President Targeted ICC
Xi Jinping reportedly told Trump that Putin may regret invading Ukraine, as talks in Beijing also touched on cooperation against the ICC.
May 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
US Senators Say Trump’s Russian Oil Sanctions Relief Is ‘Gift to Putin’
Senators Shaheen and Warren warn the extended waiver could boost Kremlin oil revenues as Russia continues attacks on Ukraine.
May 19, 2026
Russia
US Extends Sanctions Waiver for Russian Seaborne Oil
The US Treasury extended a sanctions waiver allowing temporary access to Russian seaborne oil.
May 18, 2026
Putin
Putin Bringing Russia’s Economic Elite to High-Stakes China Visit
Vladimir Putin’s delegation to China will include some of Russia’s most powerful business and state finance figures, according to Kremlin officials.
May 18, 2026
Europe
Germany Uncovers Sanctions-Evasion Scheme Supplying Russia
German investigators uncovered a large sanctions-evasion network that allegedly routed European dual-use technology to Russia through Turkey.
May 18, 2026
Europe
OPINION: Culture as Weapon: How Russia Preserves Cultural Influence Despite EU Sanctions
Despite EU sanctions, Russian cultural diplomacy continues operating across Europe, Africa, and Asia, advancing Kremlin narratives.
May 17, 2026