Russian refinery strikes

Putin vows retaliation after Ukraine strikes Russian refineries

Russia will retaliate against Ukrainian strikes targeting its oil refineries, logistical hubs, and energy infrastructure, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said on October 15, according to state media.

16 October, 08:30 AM

Ukraine to resume refinery strikes after U.S. cuts intelligence sharing, Starlink — Zelenskyy

Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries after Washington limited intelligence sharing and throttled Starlink service for the Ukrainian military, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the Financial Times on October 15.

15 October, 10:39 AM

Trump and Zelenskyy relationship soured after meeting in New York — WSJ

The latest tension between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy started at their meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on September 22, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing officials familiar with the matter.

15 October, 09:52 AM

U.S. threatens to halt intelligence sharing if Ukraine continues striking Russian refineries

The United States warned Ukraine that it would immediately cut off all intelligence sharing if strikes on Russian oil refineries continue, The Washington Post reported on October 14, citing a source familiar with the matter.

15 October, 08:23 AM

Trump team silent on Russian strikes targeting U.S. businesses in Ukraine — CNN

As President Donald Trump and his administration have ramped up pressure on Ukraine to stop striking Russian refineries, citing harm to American consumers, they have remained silent on recent Russian strikes on U.S. businesses in Ukraine, CNN reported on October 14.

14 October, 01:39 PM

Ukraine has other options to choke off Russian oil exports besides hitting refineries — ex-FM

Ukraine can choke off Russian oil exports by targeting transport infrastructure instead of focusing solely on refinery strikes, former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko told Radio NV on October 13.

14 October, 11:37 AM

U.S. demands Ukraine halts strike on Russian refineries; offers no concessions

Washington “is doing a lot for Ukraine already and should not have to make a trade” for Kyiv to stop its attack on Russian oil refineries, U.S. Special Presidential Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner told Ukrainian and European senior officials during a meeting on October 9, The New York Times reported, citing three sources familiar with the talks.

13 October, 12:30 PM

No sign U.S. is cutting off weapons or intelligence to Ukraine

There is currently no indication that the U.S. is acting on threats to cut off Ukraine’s access to U.S. intelligence and weapons under the PURL program (Prioritized Ukraine Requirement List), Politico reported on October 12.

13 October, 09:40 AM

Moscow claims its diesel export capacity will outpace Trump's announced targets

Russia aims to increase monthly diesel exports to 3-3.5 million tons by the end of 2026, claiming sufficient capacity to ramp up supplies following agreements with U.S. President Donald Trump, Reuters reported on October 12, citing Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.

13 October, 09:17 AM

Ukraine should have free rein to strike targets in Russia — Kellogg

Ukraine should have full authority to strike military and other targets inside Russia, former U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg argued, while also criticizing Donald Trump's deal to buy Russian diesel and his statements on Volodymyr Zelenskyy, according to a Bloomberg interview.

13 October, 08:49 AM

Zelenskyy confirms hits on Omsk and Ukhta refineries

Ukraine's Defense Forces struck the Ukhta Oil Refinery in Russia's Komi Republic and another Russian data center, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed on Oct. 9.

9 October, 04:36 PM

Trump repeatedly urged Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries — Axios

President Donald Trump repeatedly urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt drone strikes on Russian oil refineries during a phone call on September 20, Axios reported, citing a source familiar with the conversation.

21 September, 09:05 AM

Global diesel shock pushes U.S. prices past $6, raises costs for Ukraine

The average price of diesel in the United States has topped $6 a gallon for the first time in history. The surge is a direct result of repeated strikes on Russian oil refineries and the war in the Middle East — and its effects will quickly reach Ukrainians’ wallets.

13 September, 03:29 AM

Putin admits Russia was unprepared for Ukraine’s refinery strike campaign

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that Moscow was not prepared for the scale of Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries, which have sharply reduced fuel production and contributed to what The Moscow Times described as Russia’s worst fuel crisis in its modern history.

3 September, 06:59 PM

Ukraine hits major TANECO oil complex in Tatarstan with FP-1 drones

Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck the Taneco oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan, with Ukrainian FP-1 drones, Ukrainian defense company Fire Point said, publishing footage filmed by eyewitnesses showing the drones in flight.

20 August, 12:30 PM

Ukrainian refinery strikes trigger motor oil shortages and price spikes in Russia

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries have contributed not only to the country’s fuel crisis but also to shortages of automotive lubricants, Russian newspaper Kommersant reported.

19 August, 01:52 PM

Russian regions reintroduce rationing after renewed Ukrainian refinery strikes

Several Russian regions are again facing fuel shortages after Ukraine resumed near-daily attacks on oil refineries across the country, Bloomberg reported on Aug, 14.

15 August, 11:35 AM

Drone attack ignites Tyumen oil refinery deep inside Russian territory

A drone attack sparked a fire at the Tyumen oil refinery on July 25, regional governor Alexander Moor said.

25 July, 12:58 PM

Fuel shortages expose cracks in Putin’s bargain with the Russian public

As Ukrainian attacks reach a growing number of Russian regions, Russians are increasingly questioning whether the Kremlin can continue meeting their basic needs, the French newspaper Le Monde reported on July 19.

19 July, 09:35 PM

Ukrainian refinery strikes affect 50 million Russians, FT says

The fuel crisis in Russia caused by Ukrainian strikes on oil infrastructure has brought the war into more homes than ever before, directly affecting about 50 million Russians, or 35% of the population, according to a Financial Times analysis.

10 July, 02:05 PM

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