Vladislav Inozemtsev: A collapse is not imminent
Economist Vladislav Inozemtsev on oil windfalls, Ukrainian strikes, and why the war will be won on the ground
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Russia’s Baltic coast took three hits in one night: gas hub, oil terminal, military icebreaker — all confirmed by Ukraine (updated)
Russia's governor described the Ust-Luga fire as minor while black smoke rose over the port by morning. The SBU called the strike a "symbolic gift on SBU Day" and confirmed the Primorsk terminal — hit two nights earlier — was still burning.
Ukraine’s Long Neptune missile, drones hit Russian oil terminal and air defenses in Novorossiysk
Observers tracking open-source footage linked some of the strikes to a military unit housing S-300 or S-400 systems. NASA FIRMS confirmed fires across Novorossiysk.
China may cut Russian oil imports by 400,000 barrels daily as US sanctions strike war budget
Energy profits make up nearly 78% of Russia's federal budget. Every cancelled shipment tightens the noose around Moscow's war financing.
Even as West tries to choke Russian oil exports with sanctions, new ships are quietly ensuring steady sales
With disguised routes, offshore registrations, and lax insurance, Moscow dodges global restrictions to maintain military spending.
Reuters: Ukraine’s drone strikes force Russia’s Ust-Luga oil port to halve operations in September
Pipeline damage limits the terminal to 350,000 barrels per day, according to two Reuters sources.
Bloomberg: Oil flows halt at Russia’s Ust-Luga Baltic port following reported attack
A major Russian oil export facility suspended operations after Ukraine reported attacking its supporting pipeline infrastructure.
Reuters: US plans new sanctions on Russia’s “shadow fleet”
Washington prepares comprehensive sanctions targeting vessels and networks involved in circumventing price restrictions on Russian petroleum exports.