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Explosions after drone strikes rocked two oil depots in occupied Crimea on 29 October morning.

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Largest fuel operator targeted in occupied Crimea as drones strike two military supply depots [updated]

Military fuel tankers equipped with camouflage nets and drone protection were spotted at the Simferopol facility just a day before the strike.

byVira Kravchuk

trump claims ukraine wants go offensive — it’s up decide · post speaks during 15 2025 press conference white house youtube/the president donald claimed its war against russia said whether

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Trump claims Ukraine wants to go on the offensive — and it’s allegedly up to him to decide

He claimed that Indian PM Modi promised to stop buying Russian oil and this could shift the peace equation.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine confirms repeated strike on Feodosia oil terminal used for Russian fuel military supply

The General Staff stated that defense forces struck the Marine Oil Terminal in occupied Crimea to weaken the aggressor country's offensive and military-economic potential.

byVira Kravchuk

Fire at the Afipsky oil refinery overnight on 26 September 2025. Screenshot from Telegram video published by Exilenova+.

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The Economist: Ukrainian-made drones and missiles disable 20% of Russian oil refining, pressuring war economy

16 of Russia's 38 oil refineries have been struck since August using domestically produced Flamingo cruise missiles and FP-1 drones that can reach targets as far as 3000 km (1864 miles) deep inside Russia.

byVira Kravchuk

Protest Ukraine activists make Russia pay reparations

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US senators urge use of $300 billion frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defense at no taxpayer cost

Republican senators John Kennedy and Lindsey Graham joined Democratic senators Richard Blumenthal and Sheldon Whitehouse in the resolution, arguing that increasing the financial costs of continued military operations would pressure Putin to end the war.

byVira Kravchuk

Smoke rises over Yaroslavl as fire breaks out at the Yaroslavnefteorgsintez oil refinery. Local residents shared footage of the incident with Russian Telegram channel Astra.

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Fire engulfs Russia’s fifth-largest oil refinery in Yaroslavl, authorities deny drone attack

Yaroslavl Governor characterized the blaze as having a "man-made/technological nature," while the incident occurs amid intensified Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.

byVira Kravchuk

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War in Ukraine could end within months if Europe targets Russian oil buyers, US treasury chief says

Scott Bessent believes the war could be over in 60 or 90 days if Europe imposes tariffs of 50% to 100% on China and India.

byVira Kravchuk

On the night of 24 August, drones attacked the Ust-Luga port in Russia's Leningrad Oblast.

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Ukrainian drones strike Russian port and oil refinery in coordinated attack on war-funding infrastructure [updated]

The attack focused on energy facilities processing petroleum products for military use.

byVira Kravchuk

Oil market volatility forces EU retreat on Russian energy sanctions escalation, potentially boosting Moscow’s war income.

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Politico: Middle East tensions derail EU plan to slash Russian oil price cap aimed at squeezing war funding

The proposed reduction from $60 to $45 per barrel was originally included in the EU's 18th sanctions package expected for adoption in June but abandoned after G7 countries agreed the timing was inappropriate as "the situation is too volatile."

byVira Kravchuk

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Missiles over Tehran, silence over Kyiv: Israel-Iran war threatens to eclipse Ukraine

A new war steals the world’s focus — and possibly its aid. As Israel hammers Iran’s nuclear sites, Ukraine watches nervously, fearing that its fight for survival may be ignored.

byOlena Mukhina

A significant fire broke out at the Bashneft oil refinery complex in Ufa, Russia, following explosions that residents reported hearing in the early hours of 3 March.

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Explosions rock major Russian oil refinery in Ufa used for military fuel supplies

Bashneft oil refinery complex in Ufa is among Russia's top five oil refining centers.

byVira Kravchuk

The footage, captured during the 26 February overnight assault at Tuapse oil refinery and seaport in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, shows what appears to be secondary detonations consistent with explosives storage facilities.

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Ukrainian drones hit strategic Russian seaport and oil refinery used for military operations

Drones struck Tuapse's oil refinery overnight, damaging the processing unit and causing a crude oil spill, while a separate strike targeted the city's port that hosts Russian military vessels.

byVira Kravchuk

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EU pays Russia more for fossil fuels than it gives Ukraine in aid, report finds

Despite public declarations of support for Ukraine, most major European powers commit minimal percentages of their economies to aid, while simultaneously purchasing Russian fossil fuels worth €3.2 billion more than their financial assistance to Kyiv in 2024, helping Russia to fund its war against Ukraine.

byVira Kravchuk

A drone attack triggers fire at major Russian oil refinery in Ryazan during the early hours of 24 February 2025.

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Ukrainian drones strike major Russian oil refinery for third time since 2025 [updated]

The Ryazan oil refinery is a major producer of aviation fuel for Russia's frontline and strategic aircraft used for strikes against Ukraine.

byVira Kravchuk

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“Ethical line is very thin”: Western firms pocket $ 6 billion selling old tankers to Russia’s shadow fleet despite sanctions

Aging tankers doubled in value as Russian buyers sought vessels to circumvent oil sanctions and maintain their source of revenue to fund the war against Ukraine. Greek shipowners dominated these sales, followed by British and German owners.

byVira Kravchuk

A screenshot from the Reporting from Ukraine video, 4 February.

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Frontline report: Ukraine’s drone strikes cripple 25 Russian oil sites only in January, significantly cutting Russia’s war revenues

Systematic Ukrainian deep strikes on Russia's largest oil facilities reveal a vulnerable energy giant whose air defenses struggle to protect its most vital economic assets

byReporting from Ukraine

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“Russian gas costs sovereignty, US LNG only money”: Zelenskyy responds to Fico’s “enemy” claims

"Our enemy is Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy caused the problems we have. I don't like him because he harms Slovakia," claimed Slovak's Prime Minister amid Russian gas disputes.

byVira Kravchuk

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Russia’s secret $ 250B war fund threatens economic collapse, ex-Bank of America vice chairman says

The Kremlin forced Russian banks to provide $210-250 billion in preferential loans to defense contractors, matching its official military budget.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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US, UK block Russia’s oil giants in largest-ever energy sanctions package, target shadow fleet

US Department of the Treasury and United Kingdom jointly targeted Russian Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, marking the most comprehensive action yet against Russia's ability to profit from energy exports that fund its aggression in Ukraine.

byVira Kravchuk

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Hungary threatens to veto Ukraine’s EU bid amid Russian gas transit ban dispute

This came in response to Ukraine's Foreign Ministry stating that only two EU members, meaning Hungary and Slovakia, failed to secure alternative energy sources while others successfully adapted.

byVira Kravchuk