Ukraine sanctions 91 shadow fleet tankers used to transport Russian oil
Each shadow fleet tanker "should be viewed as an element of financing the Russian war machine," Ukraine's sanctions commissioner said as President Zelenskyy
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Lukoil’s Volgograd refinery burns again after ninth drone strike in two years
The plant supplies diesel for heavy armor and aviation kerosene for military aircraft operating against Ukraine.
Indian refiners stop accepting Russian crude as Trump drops 25% tariffs on India
New Delhi never publicly committed to halting Russian oil imports, but its three largest refiners reportedly rejecting offers for March-April delivery.
UK Royal Marines “champing at the bit” to receive the order to seize Russian shadow fleet tankers — The Guardian
Defense sources confirmed military seizure options in discussions with NATO allies, while Lloyd's List Intelligence tracked 23 rogue vessels in British waters in January alone, the Guardian reported.
Trump gives Orbán “complete and total endorsement” ahead of Hungary’s tightest election in years
Orban trails opposition as Washington doubles down on one of Europe's most Kremlin-friendly leader
This southern Russian refinery hit again — Russia claims it was just debris (MAP)
Kyiv confirmed it struck the Slavyansk Eco refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, saying it plays a role in fueling Moscow's war.
Western sanctions push India’s top refiner to replace Russian crude with Brazilian, Angolan oil
Indian Oil Corp turns to Angola, Brazil, UAE for March supplies.
Ukraine hits Russian oil platforms again — this time three at once, all 950+km from frontline in Caspian Sea (VIDEO, MAP)
Special forces hit Filanovsky, Korchagin, and Grayfer fields in an asymmetric campaign against Russia’s war logistics and oil profits.
Ukraine hit Russia’s major oil depot and artillery arsenal as explosions rock multiple Russian cities in latest overnight drone assault (VIDEO, MAP)
From Penza to Tver and Bashkortostan, a string of blasts hit industrial sites, reportedly targeting key infrastructure.
Graham unveils 500% tariff threat to countries buying Russian oil
"This stuff works," Graham says—India already cut purchases.
Did 2025 break Russia’s oil revenue model? (INFOGRAPHIC)
Kremlin budgeted for $70 oil. Ukrainian strikes and Western sanctions ensured it got $35.
Bloomberg: Ukraine hit more Russian energy targets this month than in any previous month of the war
Refineries, offshore platforms, port facilities, and shadow fleet tankers all came under attack as Kyiv expanded its campaign.
Estonia’s top spy: Russia limits Baltic Sea provocations to protect oil shipments by shadow fleet
Moscow has rerouted drones attacking Ukraine and tightened aircraft discipline over the Baltic Sea after NATO responses, but the restraint could end as the war continues, Kaupo Rosin warns.
Ukraine confirms Storm Shadow strike on oil refinery in southern Russia’s Novoshakhtinsk (VIDEOS, MAP)
The facility plays a central role in fueling the Russian army, including supplying diesel for ground vehicles and kerosene for jets.
India’s top refiner quietly returns to Russian oil with shadowed supply route despite US sanctions
Reliance Industries is sourcing Russian barrels through non-sanctioned paths to keep its domestic refinery fed.
Drone attack ignites massive fire at Russian oil hub near Crimea (PHOTO, VIDEO)
A blaze erupted at the Temryuk seaport in Krasnodar Krai after drones struck fuel tanks critical to military logistics.
Ukrainian drones hit another Russian oil platform in Caspian Sea, 900km away – fourth strike this month (MAP)
Rakushychne field hit days after Filanovsky and Korchagin attacks.
Ukraine tracks 1100+ tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet — most already sanctioned, intelligence reveals
Despite widespread sanctions, over 50 new tankers joined Russia’s shadow fleet in the past six months alone.
Drones attack two refineries and a oil depot in Russia (MAP, VIDEO)
Attacks targeted locations across Russia's Yaroslavl, Krasnodar Krai, and Volgograd Oblast within a single night.
Drones hit deep into Russia again — this time, it’s Yaroslavl’s oil refinery 700 km from Ukraine’s border (VIDEO, MAP)
Locals reported multiple explosions and saw a fire engulf the vast oil refinery complex in Yaroslavl city.