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International

FT: Satellite images reveal Russia’s oil supplies to UN-sanctioned North Korea

Russia is supplying oil directly to North Korea, defying UN sanctions, in a potential 'arms-for-oil' trade, according to satellite images obtained by the Financial Times.

byYuri Zoria

Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery in Russia's Samara Oblast

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Latest news Ukraine

Russia’s Kuibyshev oil refinery lost half of its capacity after the last drone attack – Reuters

The refinery was responsible for 1.34% of Russia's total oil refining capacity, having processed 3.687 million tons of crude oil last year. It was among at least nine refineries hit by Ukraine's drones.

byBohdan Ben

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Latest news Ukraine

94 tankers violated the embargo and brought Russian oil to the EU during the last three months

68% of the oil was brought to the Laconian Gulf in Greece for transshipment, while the rest was directly exported to the EU ports amid poor sanctions management.

byBohdan Ben

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Latest news Ukraine

One more Russian oil refinery exploded last night

Locals heard explosions and saw how the fire broke out at the Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery in Russia’s Samara Oblast after a suspected drone strike

byBohdan Ben

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Latest news Ukraine

UK intel: Ukrainian drone strikes cut into Russia’s oil refining capacity

Russia bans gasoline exports for six months to stabilize domestic prices

byAlya Shandra

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Opinion

Closing loopholes: the key to crippling Russia’s oil and gas profits

Tighter enforcement and expansion of sanctions on Russian fossil fuels could cause the Kremlin's profits to plummet up to 50% by 2030, according to the IEA.

bySvitlana Romanko

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Latest news Ukraine

Russian fuel purchased by the EU brought Putin EUR 1.1 billion in direct tax revenues last year — report

The fuel entered the EU through Turkish and Indian refineries due to a loophole in sanctions.

byBohdan Ben

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Analysis

Ukraine’s drone war across Russia cuts into oil revenues

As Russia's oil and gas exports rake in billions for the war effort, Ukraine's expanding drone program takes aim at strategic facilities.

byArmiya Inform

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Opinion

Senator silenced: how France’s TotalEnergies is allergic to transparency on Russia

Fossil fuel giant hits French senator with lawsuit on eve of hearing into its alleged human rights abuses in Africa and secretive deals with Russia

bySvitlana RomankoandbyOleh Savytskyi

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Latest news Ukraine

EU countries buy refined Russian oil from India at record rates — Independent

India reaps additional profits from importing cut-price Russian oil and reselling refined oil to the EU markets at full price.

byBohdan Ben

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Opinion

A call from Kyiv to Davos: curb Russian oil and gas exports for peace in Ukraine and beyond

Loopholes in Russian energy sanctions have allowed vast profits to fuel aggression, seen in a 70% budget increase for Russia's military expansion.

bySvitlana RomankoandbyOleh Savytskyi

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Latest news Ukraine

US strengthens sanctions on Russian oil

The US Treasury updated recommendations for capping Russian oil prices, but the impact on the effectiveness of these sanctions remains uncertain.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Latest news Ukraine

Reuters: US treasury officials to visit Europe to discuss Russian oil price cap enforcement

US Treasury representatives are set to hold talks with government officials and business leaders in Brussels and London.

byIryna Voichuk

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Latest news Ukraine

Bloomberg: Russia’s oil export income surges despite sanctions, fueling war effort

Russia's monthly net oil revenues nearly doubled between April and October, reaching levels comparable to those before its invasion of Ukraine.

byIryna Voichuk

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Latest news Ukraine

US imposes sanctions on three companies and vessels for carrying Russian oil above price cap

"Enforcement of the price cap on Russian oil is a top priority for the United States and our Coalition partners," said Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo.

byIryna Voichuk

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Analysis

How Russia’s “shadow fleet” helps the Kremlin circumvent sanctions

"Shadow" tankers ply the world's waters, secretly shipping sanctioned Russian oil to market and funneling desperately needed money into Putin's war chest.

byIsaac Levi

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