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Russian Oil

Ukraine steps up strikes on Russian oil refineries amid ongoing war

Ukraine has carried out more than 150 strikes on Russian oil refineries since the start of the full-scale war, according to data compiled by Poland-based media outlet Vot Tak, as Kyiv intensifies attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure.

22 May 2026-08:25
UK relaxes Russian oil sanctions amid soaring fuel prices

The United Kingdom has eased sanctions on imports of Russian jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries as rising fuel prices and disruptions linked to the Iran conflict put pressure on global energy markets.

21 May 2026-08:42
Russia earns record revenues from oil exports

Revenue from Russian oil exports has climbed to its highest level since the start of the war in Ukraine, driven by higher shipment volumes and rising crude prices amid tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.

06 May 2026-06:37
Cuba sees short-term relief as Russian oil begins to flow

Cubans this week began to reap the benefits of a recent 100,000 metric ton delivery of Russian oil, a temporary lifeline for the energy-starved nation and the first major shipment of oil ‌to the island since the United States moved to cut off its fuel early this year.

23 Apr 2026-23:15
US extends waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Friday issued a waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned ‌Russian oil and petroleum products at sea for about a month, seeking to control global energy prices that have shot higher during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

18 Apr 2026-04:49
Holy Week mercy: Cuba orders pardon for 2,000 inmates

The Cuban government has announced that 2,010 prisoners have been pardoned in a "humanitarian and sovereign gesture" during Holy Week and amid diplomatic tensions with the United States.

04 Apr 2026-10:21
War with Iran: Oil and gas still at the core of global politics

Much has already been said about how much Russia has earned from selling oil and gas to Europe during the years of the war in Ukraine. Yet the issue remains highly topical: today, amid a sharp rise in fossil fuel prices, Russia continues to sell these resources to the West and generate substantial income.

21 Mar 2026-12:00
U.S. temporarily allows India to resume Russian oil purchases

The United States has temporarily allowed India to resume purchases of Russian oil for a period of 30 days as global energy markets face increasing pressure due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

07 Mar 2026-20:56
India is abandoning Russian oil for deals with the US

08 Feb 2026-23:25
Russia says it has received no signal from India on ending oil purchases

Russia says it has received no official message from India indicating that it plans to stop buying Russian oil, says Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

03 Feb 2026-14:07