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EU leaders dismiss Putin’s suggestion that Schröder could represent Europe in Ukraine peace talks, with Kallas calling the move an attempt to stack the deck. Ministers are pressing ahead with discussions on a European role in any future talks, while U.S.-led negotiations show little progress.
Ukrainian drone strikes and falling drone debris have caused fires at multiple Russian oil facilities this month, including an oil terminal in Novorossiysk that has wounded two people and reported damage at Taganrog and Armavir. Kyiv has been carrying out long-range strikes to disrupt Russian oil exports and revenues.
Ukraine has struck multiple oil facilities and fuel depots across southwestern Russia, expanding its long-range drone campaign. Reports indicate large fires and evacuations, with officials citing damage to civilian infrastructure and an IAEA-monitored situation at Zaporizhzhia. Russia and Ukraine continue to exchange strikes as both sides argue over targets and consequences.
Ukrainian forces have carried out long‑range strikes deep inside Russia, targeting drone components and oil infrastructure. Authorities report damage at facilities in Cheboksary and Samara, while Kyiv says other oil facilities and drones are being targeted. Russia reports drone activity and counterstrikes across multiple regions.
Ukraine has intensified drone strikes on Russian refineries, depots and fuel convoys. Russia has introduced local rationing, banned gasoline and jet-fuel exports, and is weighing a diesel export ban while opening antitrust probes, forming an industry task force and planning imports and subsidies to stabilise supplies.
The United States has suspended sanctions on Russian oil to calm volatile energy markets during the Iran conflict. A memorandum of understanding with Tehran aims to end the war and restore oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Officials warn that it could take months for shipments to normalize amid lingering uncertainty about waivers and sanctions policy.
Ukraine’s long-range strikes have hit oil refineries and energy facilities across Russia, fueling a fuel shortage in several regions. Attacks have disrupted refining capacity from Omsk to Yaroslavl, triggering rationing and price pressures while Moscow promises restoration efforts.
Putin has acknowledged that Ukrainian strikes have caused fuel shortages and queues at petrol stations, while insisting the shortage is not yet critical. He vows to boost air defences and ensure fuel supplies as Ukraine expands long‑range attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure. The remarks follow a spike in refinery and fuel facility strikes and growing public discontent.
Ukraine has announced a cabinet reshuffle after Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has resigned, saying Ukraine is changing its political strategy. Zelenskyy says the changes aim to implement an updated foreign policy focus, with new leadership in key ministries and law-enforcement heads.