Ukraine drone strikes deepen Russian fuel crisis

Timeline

1. about 4 hours ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

   Russia launches ballistic missile strike on Kyiv, causing explosions and injuries

   Russia hit Kyiv with ballistic missiles, triggering air‑defence alarms, fires and at least six explosions; 11 injured in Zaporozhye, six near Kharkiv, and 30 killed in a prior night bombing.

2. about 5 hours ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   South Korean refiners poised to fill gap as Russia bans diesel exports

   Russia's diesel export ban after Ukrainian drone attacks tightens global supply and lifts prices; South Korean refiners, the world’s fifth‑largest, are set to expand diesel exports, boosting their margins and股价

3. about 5 hours ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   Russian cities face intensified drone strikes amid Ukraine's southern offensive

   Ukrainian drones from Kharkiv and Sumy strike Moscow, Omsk and Syzran, intensify the air blockade of Crimea, and a new Ukraine‑Germany 1,000 km Bars rocket‑drone programme is underway.

4. about 14 hours ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   Russia bans diesel exports, pushing global fuel prices higher

   Russia’s diesel export ban, prompted by Ukrainian attacks, is tightening global fuel markets, lifting August futures 11% and nudging Spanish diesel prices higher.

5. about 14 hours ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Russia's Azov Sea grain export limits trigger European wheat price surge

   Russia’s Azov Sea ship restrictions after attacks on Russian vessels have pushed European wheat prices up 4%, while Ukraine claims to have hit 76 Russian ships, raising concerns over global grain supplies.

6. about 15 hours ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Ukraine's Zelensky nominates Serhiy Korecki as new prime minister

   Zelensky offered Serhiy Korecki, former Ukrnafta chief, the Ukrainian premiership after Julia Swyrydenko’s resignation, citing winter preparation, energy security and economic stability.

7. about 15 hours ago

   [POLITICS] 27 sources

   Ukraine Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigns amid Zelensky cabinet reshuffle

   President Zelensky dismisses Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, prompting a cabinet reshuffle with candidates like Naftogaz chief Koretskyi and defence minister Fedorov; a corruption probe of ambassador Stefanish

8. about 15 hours ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Germany Secures New Oil Supply Route After Russian Pipeline Blockage

   After Russia blocked the Druzhba pipeline, Germany’s Rosneft‑owned refinery secured alternative oil via Polish‑arranged shipments, including a Guyana tanker, to maintain fuel supply.

9. about 16 hours ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   Ukraine drones strike 15 Russian ships in Sea of Azov, raising total attacks to 105 vessels

   Ukraine drones hit 15 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov on 13 July, bringing the total of attacked Russian ships to 105 in eight days and disrupting Russia’s maritime logistics.

10. about 18 hours ago

    [POLITICS] 17 sources

    Vladimir Putin vows Russia to hit back harder at Ukrainian attacks

    Putin said Russia will retaliate to Ukrainian drone attacks with strikes several times stronger, rejecting peace talks as attacks on refineries and ports cause fuel shortages.

11. 1 day ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    EU slow electrification and Russian gasoline shortages highlight energy strain from Ukraine war

    EU’s slow electrification draws criticism and a new price‑cap plan, while Russia faces a gasoline shortage after Ukrainian refinery attacks, prompting imports from Asia and neighbours.

12. 1 day ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Russia prepares potential ground offensive toward Kyiv

    Analysts say Russia has enough reserves for a major ground push toward Kyiv in 2026, while Ukraine faces shortages of troops and weapons, sparking debate over future offensive dynamics.

13. 1 day ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    Russia-Ukraine fighting intensifies, fueling Russian fuel shortages and civilian casualties

    Intensified Russia‑Ukraine attacks have killed civilians on both sides and deepened Russia’s fuel shortages, while Italy’s opposition parties clash over rhetoric on the war and rearmament.

14. 1 day ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    NATO fuels anti‑Russian sentiment in the Baltics as EU seeks US involvement in Russia clash

    NATO is said to spur anti‑Russian sentiment and militarisation in the Baltics, while an ex‑Pentagon adviser claims the EU is trying to pull the US into a direct conflict with Russia via Ukraine.

15. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Russia's oil exports fall amid Ukraine drone attacks as India raises crude imports

    Ukraine's drone strikes cut Russian oil product exports by up to 27% in June, while India surged its Russian crude imports 34% to a record €4.5 billion, becoming the second‑largest buyer.

16. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Russia faces gasoline shortages and rising LPG conversions amid Ukraine attacks

    Fuel shortages and price hikes in Russia, triggered by Ukrainian attacks on refineries, have led to violent queues at stations and a surge in LPG vehicle conversions.

17. 2 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources

    Ukrainian artillery forced to hide as Russian air defenses claim shooting down 585 drones

    Ukrainian artillery near Dobropillia reports drones forcing concealment of its Msta‑B howitzer, while Russia claims its air defence downed 585 Ukrainian drones and 11 guided bombs.

18. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources

    Syzran Russian Oil Refinery Hit by Ukrainian Drone Attack, Halting Production

    Ukrainian drones damaged Syzran refinery’s main unit, halting production and tightening Russian fuel supplies, with possible ripple effects on European diesel and gasoline markets.

19. 2 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Baltic states protest Russian disinformation over airspace accusations

    Baltic diplomats in Moscow submitted a joint demarche rejecting Russian claims that Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania opened their airspace for attacks, calling the accusations disinformation linked to Russia’s war

20. 2 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 35 sources

    Ukrainian drones kill civilians, spark fires in Moscow and southern Russia

    Ukrainian drones killed at least three civilians in the Moscow region, injured several more, and sparked industrial fires in Stavropol and Tatarstan, as Russia shot down hundreds of drones.

21. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 10 sources

    India’s June 2026 Russian crude imports hit record 4.5 bn €

    India bought €4.5 bn of Russian crude in June 2026, up 34 % and accounting for 83 % of its Russian fuel purchases, making it the second‑largest buyer after China; Russia’s export volumes rose 14 % but revenues

22. 2 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ukraine poised to appoint Naftogaz CEO Shery Koretsky as new prime minister

    Ukraine may name Naftogaz CEO Shery Koretsky as prime minister amid a government reshuffle, pending parliamentary approval.

23. 2 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Russia targets Ukrainian UAV plants and ports as fighting escalates

    Russia struck Ukrainian UAV factories and Odessa ports, shifting to hit logistics nodes, while Ukraine launched counter‑attacks near Konstantinovka, amid a top‑level Putin order and a Ukrainian commander’s def‑

24. 2 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    US airstrike on Iran and Missouri floods as Ukraine hits Russian oil fleet

    US launched a third strike on Iran, Missouri floods rescued 500+ people, Ukraine drones hit Russian oil tankers, Russia fired a ballistic missile at Kyiv without casualties, oil prices surged, the US refunded $

25. 2 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ukraine Secures U.S. Patriot Production License Deal as Zelensky Pushes Diplomatic Revamp

    Zelensky announced a U.S. agreement to license Patriot system production in Ukraine and pledged diplomatic changes to accelerate arms deliveries after recent Russian strikes.

26. 2 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources

    Ukraine's Drone Boom Prompts US Navy to Reinforce Submarine Defenses

    Ukraine’s surge to millions of combat drones has spurred the U.S. Navy and allies to develop anti‑drone defenses for nuclear submarines, citing cheap unmanned weapons as a new security threat.

27. 2 days ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Zelensky urges faster Patriot deliveries and diplomatic reshuffle amid Russian attacks

    Zelensky pushes for faster Patriot deliveries, quicker aid implementation, and diplomatic staff changes as Russia’s missile and drone attacks hit Ukrainian cities.

28. 2 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Crimea and Russian fuel networks hit by Ukrainian attacks

    Ukrainian attacks on bridges, power and tankers have caused fuel shortages in Crimea and sparked a wider Russian fuel crisis, halting tourism and prompting queues and unrest at stations.

29. 3 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    Russian airstrike on Sumy kills five as Ukraine reports naval clash and Moldova names new prime minister

    Russian strikes kill five in Sumy, injure dozens in Ukraine; Kyiv reports a rocket attack. Ukraine claims hits on 30 Russian ships in Azov Sea. Moldova appoints Vasile Tofan as PM. Venezuelan quake deaths top 4

30. 3 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Putin’s Grip Weakens as Ukraine War Drains Russian Economy and Public Support

    Bill Browder says Putin risks popular revolt if the Ukraine war ends, while analysts report the conflict is crippling Russia’s economy, energy supplies and global standing.

31. 3 days ago

    [POLITICS] 217 sources

    Zelensky orders Ukraine government reshuffle, replaces Prime Minister Svyrydenko

    Zelensky announced a major reshuffle, removing Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, offering her a new key‑partner role, and ordering changes in law‑enforcement and foreign‑policy priorities.

32. 3 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Turkish-flagged tanker damaged in Black Sea amid Ukraine drone strikes on Russian refineries

    A Turkish-flagged tanker was damaged in the Black Sea after Ukrainian drone attacks, while Russia tightened protection of its refineries and extended a fuel export ban following recent strikes.

33. 3 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources

    Ukraine drone raids cripple Russia's shadow fleet in Sea of Azov

    Ukraine's drone raids hit dozens of Russian oil tankers and cargo ships in the Sea of Azov, prompting Russia to close the Kerch Strait and disrupt grain exports amid ongoing air‑defence battles.

34. 3 days ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources

    Ukraine war sees naval strikes, ammo depot tragedy and political shake‑up

    Ukraine war updates: commander warns against assuming Russian defeat; Kyiv strikes Russia’s shadow fleet, reporting heavy losses; illegal ammo depot blast kills nine; Zelensky reshuffles government; Lviv anti‑m

35. 3 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Ukraine-Russia war sees intensified port and oil‑facility attacks

    Ukraine and Russia exchanged long‑range strikes, with Ukraine targeting Russian oil refineries and many Sea of Azov vessels, while Russia hit Odesa‑region ports; no deaths were reported.

36. 3 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Russia builds new UAV command centre and stops Ukrainian drone strike on Rostov airport

    Russia has created the Rubicon UAV centre and a new drone division, while its FSB foiled Ukraine's planned “Operation Spiderweb 2” attack on Rostov‑Tsentralny airfield.

37. 3 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources

    Ukraine forms Joint Rapid Reaction Forces to boost frontline assaults

    Zelensky created Joint Rapid Reaction Forces, merging assault troops, drones and artillery, led by Brig‑Gen Voloshyn, to boost Ukraine’s deep‑strike capability against Russia.

38. 3 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Ukraine intensifies strikes on Russian oil tankers while pursuing Patriot missile licence

    Ukraine struck 21 Russian oil tankers in the Azov Sea and seeks a U.S. licence to produce Patriot missiles, aiming to curb Russian fuel supplies and boost its air defence.

39. 3 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 33 sources

    Russia escalates campaign against Ukrainian logistics, striking ports and spying on NATO shipments via hacked cameras

    Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine’s logistics – hacking NATO route cameras, striking Odesa and Cernomorsk ports, targeting drone factories, and intercepting Ukrainian UAVs near Moscow.

40. 3 days ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources

    Novosibirsk region urges remote work amid fuel shortage

    Ukraine’s strike on the Omsk refinery triggered fuel shortages across Russia, prompting Novosibirsk, Tomsk and Irkutsk to urge remote work and limit car travel.

41. 4 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Ukrainian ex‑commander Zaluzhny warns West against assuming Russia has lost the war

    Former Ukrainian chief commander Valeriy Zaluzhny, now UK ambassador, warns the West that despite Ukrainian successes, Russia has not lost the war, describing the conflict as a costly attrition battle.

42. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Russia fuel shortage fuels queues, theft and surge in electric car sales

    Russia's fuel crisis, worsened by Ukrainian refinery attacks, has spurred long queues, fuel theft and a surge in electric‑vehicle purchases, affecting about 50 million people.

43. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 15 sources

    Russia's diesel export ban sparks global fuel price surge

    Russia's diesel export ban cuts shipments to 234 k bpd, sending US and European diesel prices soaring and raising costs for import‑dependent countries like Brazil and Turkey.

44. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources

    Russia sends teachers and officials to police fuel stations amid nationwide gasoline shortage

    Russia’s gasoline shortage, caused by Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries, led to licence‑plate rationing and the deployment of teachers and officials to police fuel stations, sparking public criticism.

45. 4 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Ukraine war: UN convenes over Russian attacks on civilians as Ukrainian drones hit Russian energy sites

    The UN Security Council met after Russian missile and drone attacks killed 28 civilians in Ukrainian cities, while Ukrainian drones struck Russian oil facilities, causing fuel shortages.

46. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    German Parliament Rejects Missile Aid to Ukraine

    Germany’s Bundestag rejected a motion to send Taurus cruise missiles and more Patriot air‑defence systems to Ukraine, with 79 votes for, 510 against and one abstention.

47. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Crimea faces acute gasoline shortage as Ukraine attacks fuel supplies

    Ukrainian attacks on fuel tankers and depots have created a gasoline shortage in occupied Crimea, prompting Russia to restrict sales to officials and sparking long queues and illegal activity across Russia.

48. 5 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    Study finds Ukraine war casualties surpass Stalingrad, total over 2 million

    CSIS study estimates over 2 million casualties in the Ukraine war, with Russian losses topping 1.4 million and eight‑fold Ukrainian fatalities, exceeding Stalingrad toll.

49. 5 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources

    Ukraine’s Anti‑Propaganda Playbook and Drone Escalation Shape NATO’s Ankara Agenda

    Ukraine shares its anti‑propaganda tools while NATO discusses cognitive warfare; Kremlin rebuffs U.S. claims that Ukrainian drone strikes will bring peace, noting NATO’s Ankara pledge of €70 bn to Kyiv.

50. 5 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources

    Ukraine Deploys Autonomous Drones to Counter Russian Shahed Attacks

    Ukraine fielded autonomous drones that intercept Russian Shahed missiles, tested in Kharkiv, while separate Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russian oil refineries in Nizhnekamsk, causing damage, casualties and fuel

51. 5 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 200 sources

    Ukraine's Drone Assault Halts Azov Sea Shipping and Hits Russian Shadow Fleet

    Ukrainian drones struck dozens of Russian ships in the Sea of Azov, prompting Russia to suspend Kerch Strait traffic, disrupting grain and fuel exports and hitting oil refineries, while Kyiv set up a new long‑r

52. 5 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Putin Rejects Ceasefire as Ukraine Targets Russian Oil Facilities

    Putin says no cease‑fire while Ukraine intensifies drone strikes on Russian oil sites, causing fuel shortages; both sides report active air‑defence engagements.

53. 5 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Ukraine's Drone Industry Produces Millions to Support War Effort

    Ukraine’s drone output has surged from a few thousand in 2022 to millions annually, with over 500 makers, volunteer aid and government programs driving a war‑time boom that now outnumbers Russia’s FPV fleet.

54. 5 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Vladimir Putin says Ukraine cannot cripple Russia's energy sector

    Putin says Ukraine cannot disrupt Russia’s robust energy sector, despite refinery damage and rising fuel demand; warns of escalation if attacks on Crimea and logistics continue.

55. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 15 sources

    Russian army suffers heavy losses and its advance slows in first half of 2026

    Russia’s army faces high casualties, a slowed advance, and losses of equipment as Ukraine reports destroying tanks, artillery, a fighter jet and striking 14 ships in the Sea of Azov, while Russian air‑defence a

56. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Ukrainian drones hit 19 Russian‑linked oil tankers amid Russian missile and drone barrage

    Ukrainian drones struck 19 Russian‑linked oil tankers, a ferry and Crimea power sites, while Russia fired missiles and drones, with Ukrainian air defenses downing most and a gas station in southern Russia also遭

57. 6 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    Russian defence ministry says air defences down hundreds of Ukrainian drones

    Russia's defence ministry said it downed 415 drones on 7‑8 July and 376 drones on 9‑10 July, plus 903 drones in a 24‑hour span, while also neutralising over 1,400 Ukrainian personnel and destroying equipment.

58. 6 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 16 sources

    Russia and China coordinate to jam Starlink, threatening Ukrainian drone operations

    Russia‑China cooperation supplies tech to jam Starlink, while Russia deploys Volna Kupol Garant jammers that blunt Ukraine’s long‑range drone strikes.

59. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Fuel shortage drives Russian villagers to buy horses

    Russia's fuel crisis, spurred by refinery attacks, has pushed rural villagers to buy horses as cheaper transport, with sales soaring and horse costs cited at 100‑200k ruble.

60. 6 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    Intensified Russian attacks hit Kyiv, Odessa and Kharkiv as fighting continues in Ukraine

    Ukraine's military logged 219 clashes as Russia intensified attacks on Kyiv, Odessa and Kharkiv, causing fires, injuries and continuing a largely static front.

61. 6 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Russian strike destroys Samsung‑Ukraine drone manufacturing plant in Kyiv

    Russian forces bombed the Samsung‑Ukraine plant in Kyiv, destroying a drone‑manufacturing facility and a workshop for FP‑5 Flamingo UAV parts, amid broader strikes that Russia says caused over 1,450 Ukrainian‑c

62. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ukraine's Foreign Minister Says Kyiv Ready for Unconditional Ceasefire with Russia

    Ukraine’s foreign minister said Kyiv will accept an unconditional ceasefire with Russia, but only if the US leads the peace process and provides security guarantees, at a NATO summit in Ankara.

63. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    China turns to Gulf oil while Russia's refinery crisis boosts electric car sales

    Russia's refinery damage forces fuel imports and spurs a jump in electric car sales, while China buys 26 million barrels of Gulf oil at discounts for July‑August delivery.

64. 7 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    U.S. Military Battlefield Dominance Threatened by Global Drone Proliferation

    U.S. drone purchases rise to 340,000 by 2027, but Ukraine’s four‑million‑drone output, an Iranian missile loss of an E‑3 Sentry, and AI advances together threaten American battlefield dominance.

65. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Netherlands reaches limit on direct military aid to Ukraine

    The Netherlands said it has exhausted its capacity for direct military aid to Ukraine, after spending €9.1 bn and pledging €11.6 bn more, and cannot supply additional Patriot missiles, urging other allies to填补缺

66. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Kazakhstan Tightens Fuel Export Controls Amid Regional Shortages

    Kazakhstan limits border crossings and seeks a six‑month fuel export ban extension to curb shortages, prompting Kyrgyzstan to negotiate imports from Uzbekistan, Belarus and China amid regional fuel constraints.

67. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Russia frames Ukraine conflict as war with NATO despite limited territorial gains

    Russia portrays the Ukraine war as a clash with NATO, inflating territorial gains while independent data shows minimal advances, to justify continued hostilities and an upcoming mobilisation.

68. 7 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Ukraine runs out of Patriot missiles, leaving Kyiv vulnerable to Russian ballistic strikes

    Ukraine has run out of Patriot PAC‑3 missiles, unable to intercept Russian ballistic missiles in a 6 July raid that killed 22 in Kyiv; the shortage follows diverted U.S. supplies, and domestic interceptors are

69. 7 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 13 sources

    Moscow Endures Largest Ukrainian Drone Attack in Two Years

    Over 430 Ukrainian drones were launched at Moscow on 7 July, most intercepted; mayor Sobyanin reported the scale, and Russia warned Baltic states of “playing with fire”. No major damage reported.

70. 7 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Russian air defenses down 415 Ukrainian drones; Odesa strike injures 10

    Russia’s air defenses shot down 415 Ukrainian drones over multiple regions and the Black Sea, while a missile strike on Odesa wounded ten people, including three women, with eight hospitalised.

71. 7 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources

    Ukraine missiles hit Belgorod airport and gas‑pipeline hub, causing blackout and casualties

    Ukrainian missiles struck Belgorod airport and a gas‑pipeline plant on 6 July, causing fires, a blackout, one death and three injuries, amid broader attacks on Russian infrastructure.

72. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    NATO nations reach weapons supply limits for Ukraine

    NATO leaders say Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Hungary and others have exhausted their armament stocks and cannot send further weapons to Ukraine, highlighting growing supply fatigue across the alliance.

73. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Zelensky says Putin fears for his life and peace may come if he abandons Moscow

    Zelensky says Putin fears for his life and that increased drone attacks could push him beyond the Urals, bringing Ukraine closer to peace as the war shifts to the skies.

74. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ukraine's drone push and US defensive stance highlight war's strategic deadlock

    Ukraine seeks Japanese help to build drones as the US under Trump pushes a defensive strategy after Russia seized Konstantinovka.

75. 7 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Zelensky: Air battles will decide Ukraine war before NATO summit

    Zelensky said Ukraine halted Russian ground and naval gains, shifting the war to the air, and urged NATO to deliver more anti‑air systems ahead of the summit.

76. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 88 sources

    Russia bans diesel exports amid refinery attacks

    Russia halted diesel exports after Ukrainian refinery attacks, sparking global price spikes and prompting concerns in Spain, Brazil, the U.S., and Morocco.

77. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Russia's oil revenue hit as Urals price drops to $42 a barrel

    Urals crude fell to $42 a barrel, wiping out Russia's oil revenue boost, straining its budget and exposing banking vulnerabilities, while Ukrainian drones were intercepted near Baltic ports.

78. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Russia's oil shortage fuels volatility in sovereign bond market

    Russia's fuel shortage is driving higher spreads and selling pressure on its sovereign bonds, prompting investors to reassess exposure and compare with safer benchmarks.

79. 8 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Russia's aircraft and drone incursions confront NATO forces in the North Atlantic and Europe

    Russian patrol aircraft harassed a UK carrier off Iceland, while Russian‑linked ships have launched drones over Europe, targeting NATO bases and airports.

80. 8 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources

    Ukraine’s mid‑range drones cut Russian supply lines

    Ukraine’s mid‑range drones, guided by Starlink and AI, are striking Russian supply lines 25‑200 km behind the front, slowing advances and prompting Moscow to develop counter‑measures.

81. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Russia-Ukraine war escalates with Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian sites and Russian missile attack on Kyiv

    Ukrainian drones hit Russian facilities, causing outages and bridge closure; Russia responded with ballistic missiles that sparked fires in Kyiv and injured nine in Odessa.

82. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Ukrainian attack damages major Russian Jaroslav oil refinery

    Ukrainian forces struck the Jaroslav oil refinery in Russia on 6 July, causing smoke and unknown damage; the attack is part of a wider Ukrainian campaign against Russian fuel infrastructure amid growing fuel sc

83. 8 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 30 sources

    Ukraine drone strike destroys eight Russian shadow‑fleet tankers in Sea of Azov

    Ukrainian drones on July 7‑8 2026 hit eight sanctioned Russian shadow‑fleet tankers delivering fuel to Crimea in the Sea of Azov, also damaging a cargo ship, a ferry and 58 other targets, deepening fuel cuts to

84. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources

    Russia faces nationwide gasoline shortage as Ukraine strikes fuel infrastructure

    Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil facilities have caused a nationwide gasoline shortage, triggering rationing, violent queue disputes, and Putin‑promised subsidies, especially in Crimea.

85. 8 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Ukraine Gains US Missile Interceptors While Deploying New Long‑Range Rockets

    The US‑led PURL programme is delivering PAC‑3 interceptors to Ukraine, while Kyiv says it now fields long‑range rockets striking deep into Russia.

86. 8 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Ukraine's FP‑9 missile test intercepted by Russia's S‑400 air defence

    Ukraine's debut FP‑9 ballistic missile launch on 1 July was intercepted by Russia's S‑400, highlighting Kyiv's push for longer‑range strike capability in the war.

87. 8 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources

    Russian airstrikes spark nationwide alarms in Ukraine, killing at least nine

    Russia launched a massive air assault on Ukraine, triggering alarms nationwide, killing at least nine in Kyiv and injuring dozens, while missiles and drones targeted both civilian and military sites ahead of a

88. 8 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Russian drones strike SOCAR fuel depot in Ukraine’s Mykolaiv region

    Russian drones hit SOCAR’s fuel depot in Mykolaiv, Ukraine on July 5, causing an explosion but no injuries; safety measures prevented greater damage, amid recent attacks on its Ukrainian assets.

89. 8 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    Kyiv bombing kills eight, triggers Crimea blackout

    Russian strikes killed eight in Kyiv and injured 24, while a Ukrainian attack caused a power outage in Crimea’s Sevastopol.

90. 8 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    Poland scrambles fighters after Russia's massive air attack on Kyiv

    Russia's massive air strike on Kyiv killed seven and wounded 24; Poland scrambled fighter jets in response, ending the operation without any breach of its airspace.

91. 8 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 136 sources

    Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russian oil depots and tankers, deepening fuel crisis

    Ukrainian drones struck Russian oil depots, tankers and the Omsk refinery, sparking fuel shortages, export bans and market concerns; Zelensky called it a long‑range sanctions campaign.

92. 8 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Ukraine and Germany deepen battlefield technology cooperation, influencing NATO training

    Ukraine and Germany boost joint battlefield tech work, while the Ukraine war drives NATO to speed up AI‑driven training and procurement.

93. 8 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Ukraine fights for Kostyantynivka as it drops third‑party consent for strikes inside Russia

    Zelensky says fighting persists in Kostyantynivka while Ukraine announces it can strike Russian military targets without third‑party consent, using its own weapons.

94. 8 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Russia enlists volunteers to guard fuel stations as Ukraine offers €10,000 monthly to foreign fighters

    Russia recruits volunteers with bonuses to defend fuel stations as Ukraine pays up to €10,000 a month to attract foreign fighters, highlighting manpower strains on both sides.

95. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Germany expands missile capabilities with US production request and new Arrow‑3 battery

    Germany seeks US licence to produce Tomahawk cruise missiles and Patriot PAC‑3 interceptors while adding a second Arrow‑3 missile‑defence battery in Bavaria, expanding its NATO‑aligned missile capabilities.

96. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 11 sources

    Russian fuel shortage fuels surge in horse and bicycle sales

    Drone‑hit refineries cripple Russia’s fuel supply, prompting a boom in horse purchases and a 131% rise in bike sales as residents seek alternatives.

97. 9 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    Ukraine strikes Russian air base in Crimea amid US diplomatic talks

    Ukraine hit the Gvardéiskoye air base in Crimea, destroyed bridges and ammo depots, while Russia reported one civilian death and downed 71 drones; both sides exchanged air strikes as US President Trump held電話談話

98. 9 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Russia hits Ukrainian energy and logistics facilities in extensive air strike

    Russia's defence ministry reported a sweeping air strike on Ukrainian energy, logistics and UAV sites, neutralising 1,470 soldiers and downing dozens of missiles and drones, while analysts say Ukraine's air def

99. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Putin's radicalisation and staged military displays scrutinised

    Historians say Putin is increasingly radicalised, echoing tsarist themes, while staged military briefings in camouflage‑netted rooms aim to project aggression ahead of NATO talks.

100. 9 days ago

     [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

     Russia launches over 400 drones toward Moscow region

     Russia launched over 400 drones targeting the Moscow region, signaling a significant escalation.

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