11 h. ago Hungary clings to Russian oil and gas as EU and NATO push to cut supplies

Hungary remains firm in maintaining its supplies of Russian oil and gas, even as the European Union accelerates efforts to cut Russian energy imports

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54 h. ago French troops arrest captain of Russian ‘shadow fleet’ oil tanker feared to be behind Denmark drone incursions

The ship was sailing off the coast of Denmark at around the time of the drone incursions

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64 h. ago Arrests are made after French special forces boarded Russian ghost ship 'linked to Denmark airport chaos'

Two people were arrested on Wednesday after French troops boarded the oil tanker Boracay, which is suspected  of belonging to the so-called shadow fleet involved in the Russian oil trade.

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9 d. ago Trump says he was ‘still friends’ with Erdoğan while in US ‘exile’ and demands Turkey stop buying Russian oil – US politics live

President refers to four years after he lost the 2020 election as he welcomes president of Turkey to the White HouseDozens of House Democrats have signed a letter to Donald Trump and secretary of state Marco Rubio, urging the administration to recognize Palestinian statehood.The letter, led by California Democrat Ro Khanna, has 46 signatures, and lawmakers will send it to the US president on Friday, according to plans first provided to the Guardian. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Watch moment Ukraine naval drone bombs key fuel site as campaign targeting Vlad’s oil causes crisis in Russia

THIS is the moment a Ukraine naval drone strikes one of Vladimir Putin's key fuel sites sparking chaos in Russia. The Salavat factory was hit for the second time in less than a week amid Volodymyr Zelensky's soaring campaign against Russian oil. Footage shows thick black smoke billowing out of the facility as an inferno...

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1 week ago Hungary refuses to stop buying Russian oil despite Trump’s Nato demand

Foreign minister says getting energy supplies elsewhere is a ‘nice dream’ while describing western European officials as ‘fanatics’Hungary will not wean itself off Russian energy supplies, the country’s foreign minister has told the Guardian, despite the White House’s demand for Nato allies to stop buying Russian oil.Donald Trump has demanded that Europe halt Russian oil imports, but in an interview on the sidelines of the 80th annual session of the UN general assembly, Péter Szijjártó said: “We can’t ensure the safe supply [of energy products] for our country without Russian oil or gas sources,” while adding that he “understood” Trump’s approach. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Putin blitzes Ukraine with 500 drones and 40 missiles despite Trump's warning of 'big trouble' after Russian jets violated Estonian airspace and buzzed Polish oil rig 

Donald Trump has warned there 'could be big trouble' after Russia flew three fighter jets into neighbouring Estonia in a 'reckless' and 'brazen' attempt to intimidate the Baltic state.

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2 w. ago NATO warplanes intercept Putin's jets over Estonia, while Russian fighters buzz Polish oil rig after drone incursion

The powerful warplanes spent 12 minutes violating Estonian airspace as they conducted operations to test the country's defences. The move sparked an emergency response from Nato.

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2 w. ago Poland says Russian jets violated oil platform safety zone in Baltic Sea as Nato confirms it intercepted MiG

Nato spokesperson condemns ‘reckless Russian behaviour’ after three MiG-31 fighters enter Estonian airspace for 12 minutesHere we go: we are now getting more details on the 19th package of sanctions, via Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.We are still waiting for the announcement on when we will get more detail on the 19th sanctions package. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago EU plans to unlock €550mn for Hungary to secure Russian energy sanctions

Brussels seeks Viktor Orbán’s backing to bring forward ban on Russian LNG and lower oil price cap

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2 w. ago EU says India’s ties to Russia major stumbling block in free trade agreement talks

Brussels says New Delhi’s purchase of Russian oil and participation in Russian military exercises ‘stand in the way of closer ties’

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2 w. ago Ukraine war briefing: Russian oil system struggling under Ukrainian attacks – report

Transneft has told producers they may have to cut their output because of attacks on pipelines and ports, Reuters says. What we know on day 1,302Russia’s oil pipeline monopoly Transneft has warned producers they may have to cut output following Ukraine’s drone attacks on critical export ports and refineries, Reuters has reported, citing industry sources. Ukrainian drones have frequently hit Russia’s oil plants, cutting refining capacity by up to a fifth, and damaged ports including Ust-Luga and Primorsk, Ukrainian military officials and Russian industry sources have said. Ukraine’s military said on Tuesday it had struck the Saratov oil refinery in Russia during an overnight attack.Transneft, which handles more than 80% of all the oil extracted in Russia, has in recent days restricted oil firms’ ability to store oil in its pipeline system, two industry sources close to Russian oil firms told Reuters. Transneft has also warned producers it may have to accept less oil if its infrastruc...

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2 w. ago Trump says Russian oil purchases by EU and Nato countries must ‘stop immediately’ — Europe live

US president adds that ‘Zelenskyy will have to make a deal’ and that Ukraine ‘is in serious trouble’ as he departs for UK state visitEU commissioners will on Wednesday agree to impose new sanctions against Israel over its war in Gaza, a spokesperson for the commission said on Tuesday.“Tomorrow, commissioners will be adopting a package of measures on Israel,” spokesperson Paula Pinho said, as reported by Reuters.“Specifically, a proposal to suspend certain trade provisions in the agreements between the EU and Israel.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Ukraine ramps up drone strikes on Russian oil facilities in latest attack

Ukrainian drones have struck one of Russia’s largest oil refineries, sparking a fire

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2 w. ago Trump says he is ready for major sanctions on Moscow – when Nato gives up Russian oil

US president says he believes Russia-Ukraine war would end if all Nato countries stopped ‘shocking’ buying of oil from Moscow

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2 w. ago Donald Trump makes major threat to Russia as WW3 fears escalate

The US President said he is ready to impose "major sanctions" on Moscow if countries across NATO stopped buying Russian oil

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2 w. ago Donald Trump threatens to 'go' on Russia as he demands NATO 'do as I say'

The US President said he is ready to impose "major sanctions" on Moscow if countries across NATO stopped buying Russian oil

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2 w. ago Ukraine drone sparks fire at one of Russia’s largest oil plants

Head of Bashkortostan region reports second drone shot down and minor damage to Bashneft’s Ufa refineryA Ukrainian drone crashed into one of Russia’s largest oil-refining complexes on Saturday, sparking a fire and causing minor damage, a Russian official said.The complex, which belongs to Russian oil company Bashneft, lies on the outskirts of the central Russian city of Ufa about 870 miles (1,400km) from the frontline in Ukraine. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Ukraine drone starts fire at one of Russia’s largest oil plants

Head of Bashkortostan region reports second drone shot down and minor damage to Bashneft’s Ufa refineryA Ukrainian drone has crashed into one of Russia’s largest oil-refining complexes, sparking a fire and causing minor damage, a Russian official has said.The complex, which belongs to Russian oil company Bashneft, lies on the outskirts of the central Russian city of Ufa about 870 miles (1,400km) from the frontline in Ukraine. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Trump ‘ready’ to impose sanctions on Russia if Nato nations stop buying its oil

In Truth Social post, US president also suggests members consider imposing tariffs of 50% to 100% on ChinaDonald Trump has said he is ready to impose sanctions on Moscow, but on the condition that all Nato allies agree to completely halt purchases of Russian oil and implement their own sanctions.He also suggested members of the transatlantic alliance consider imposing tariffs of 50% to 100% on China for its purchases of Russian petroleum as a way to help end the war. Continue reading...

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