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.
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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…
EU tightens grip on Russian LNG with conditional transshipment ban
EU imposes targeted Russian LNG transshipment restrictions, allowing select exceptions for energy security.
Russia’s € 80 billion shadow oil trade operates through 387 tankers, intelligence says
Ukraine's intelligence reveals Russia's tanker operators frequently change ownership structures while expanding to 387 vessels that operate without proper maritime safeguards or accident compensation mechanisms
Newsweek: Trump faces limited options for pressuring Russia into peace deal
Analysts question Trump's ability to economically pressure Russia into a Ukraine peace deal, citing energy market concerns, potential Russian retaliation, and challenges in building allied consensus amid ongoing trade tensions.
Russian drone crashes near oil facility in Kazakhstan
Russian propaganda outlets claimed their Orlan-10 belonged to Ukraine and allegedly was a French UAV from the 1990s with a different wing configuration.
Russian oil falls below $ 60 as budget set at $ 69
The Kremlin’s war spending in Ukraine relies heavily on revenue from Urals crude, but US sanctions have disrupted the market.
Forbes: Ukraine hits oil plant, crippling 5% of Russia’s refining capacity
Ukrainian drones hit Nizhny Novgorod Oil Refinery 800 km inside Russia, showcasing expanded strike capabilities and threatening Moscow's crucial energy infrastructure.
Russia’s oil trade with China and India stalls as largest-ever energy sanctions drive up shipping costs
Russian crude oil trade to China and India grinds to halt as unprecedented sanctions trigger shipping cost surge