Iran regime collapse would crash oil prices, weaken Russia’s war funding — analyst explains double blow to Moscow
Meanwhile, Russia's alliance network and war economy both shrinking.
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US sanctions ignite $22B Lukoil asset fire sale
Exxon and Chevron circle Iraq and Kazakhstan assets as markets worry about oversupply.
Russia resumes oil exports at Novorossiysk after two-day shutdown caused by Ukrainian air assault
Crude shipments restart at the Black Sea port as tankers Arlan and Rodos load cargo despite recent damage, Reuters sources said.
“What else is he going to say?” US Treasury head dismisses Russian “propagandist” Dmitriev’s claims that sanctions don’t hurt
Dmitriev claimed sanctions would have no impact, but Bessent stresses that oil profits down 20%, inflation above 20%, and Russia’s wartime economy reeling.
Russia earns $1.5 billion weekly from record oil exports since 2023, while US Senate pauses sanctions bill
Vladimir Putin leveraged upcoming talks with Donald Trump to block US sanctions and secure weapon delivery pauses to Ukraine.
Finland proposes €200 billion Russian asset transfer to Ukraine to force Kremlin toward peace
Stubb says a European security alliance stands ready to back Kyiv with air, naval, and intelligence support, but America’s role remains irreplaceable.
Trump still wants to get deal and to make money with Putin despite change of Ukraine’s rethoric, former US envoy says
Trump demands cuts in Russian energy purchases while hinting at tariffs on China and India.
Kyiv exploits blind spot in Moscow’s air defense strategy as Russia prioritizes power over profits
Kyiv proves Moscow can’t guard all of its facilities, hitting targets that power its war machine.
Australia slashes Russian oil price cap 21% while sanctioning 95 shadow fleet tankers
The coordinated Western assault on Putin's energy revenues intensifies as Australia joins allies in targeting the maritime network.
Experts uncover US “shopping list” that feeds Russia’s war machine with $2.50 billion in 2025
Energy, metals, and resources — every crate and container keeps the Kremlin’s missiles flying while civilians suffer.
Russia imposes fuel rationing on civilians: Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence
Assessment follows Ukrainian strikes on major refineries forcing Russian export bans.
Kremlin’s oil revenues drop by nearly 33% — but Trump’s sanctions threaten even more pain
With oil and gas revenues down 27%, the Kremlin braces for fresh US measures targeting not only Moscow but also its energy partners.
Delhi turns to American, Canadian, and Emirati oil suppliers amid Western pressure
However, Russia remains its top oil source, keeping Moscow’s war machine alive and capable of killing more Ukrainian civilians.
Reuters: Russian oil revenue drops 37% in July 2025 vs 2024
Russia's oil and gas revenue fell 37% to 680 billion roubles in July amid sustained defense spending for its Ukraine military operation.
Ukraine’s Intelligence: Explosion disables Russian shadow fleet tanker, carrying 1 million barrels of sanctioned oil
The Vilamoura, carrying crude oil, was previously spotted at Russian ports and is now under tow.
Russia kills Ukrainian civilians on unprecedented scale since Trump’s peace efforts, while West debates sanctions in slow motion
With no pressure, Russia turns every negotiation into a smokescreen.
Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear sites drives oil prices up by $ 10 per barrel, empowering Putin’s war efforts
As tensions flare in the Middle East, soaring oil prices risk pouring billions into Russia’s coffers, prolonging the war in Ukraine.
Trump still hopes to do business with Kremlin, even as number of Ukrainian civilians killed, including children, continues to grow each day
US officials have developed an economic weapon against Russia but the order has yet to come.
Russia’s € 75,000 drone punched 15-meter hole in Chornobyl’s € 1.5 billion sarcophagus
With the damage still under assessment, the international community faces a critical decision on how to fund the extensive repairs needed to prevent further environmental risks.
Ukrainian partisans knock out Russian energy infrastructure 1,100km from Kyiv, disrupt oil refinery operations
Ukrainian partisans have made it all the way to Russia's Saratov, located approximately 1,100 kilometers from Kyiv. The…