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Amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict, fuel remains a crucial commodity in global politics and energy strategies. Recent discussions highlight the EU's intention to phase out Russian fossil fuel imports by 2027, despite the energy crisis and escalating costs driven by the Middle East tensions. Ursula von der Leyen warns against a strategic mistake in returning to Russian fuels while the EU spends significantly to meet energy demands. The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has introduced measures to stabilize domestic fuel prices through strategic reserves. These developments underscore the complex intersection of energy security, geopolitical dynamics, and economic consequences. Strategic management of fuel resources remains pivotal as the global community navigates through varying challenges.
What is the EU's stance on buying Russian fuel?
The EU plans to halt imports of Russian fossil fuels by 2027, viewing reliance on such sources as a strategic mistake. A ban is also discussed to prevent new contracts for Russian fuel purchases, marking a shift towards energy independence and security concerns amidst geopolitical tensions.
How is the Ukrainian government addressing fuel price concerns?
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law to create a strategic fuel reserve as an additional stabilizing factor. This initiative aims to control fuel prices and manage supply amidst geopolitical uncertainties, particularly due to the ongoing conflict with Russia impacting energy markets.
Why is there a fuel crisis in occupied territories of Ukraine?
Occupied territories face a fuel crisis impacting critical infrastructures like the Zaporizhzhia NPP, where cooling systems run on diesel generators. Limited fuel access threatens operational safety, highlighting the broader destabilizing effects of military conflicts on local energy supplies.
What are the implications of the Middle East crisis on European energy costs?
The Middle East crisis has caused European energy costs to rise by approximately €22 billion. The EU is exploring measures to mitigate these effects, indicating deep-seated concerns over energy security as geopolitical tensions in the region impact global oil and fuel markets.
What measures has the EU taken in response to the energy crisis?
The European Union is exploring bans on new contracts for Russian fuel and spending heavily to address energy shortages. These steps reflect efforts to cope with high energy prices and reliance on fossil fuels amid geopolitical crises impacting Europe's energy security and cost stability.
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Ukrainian artillery crews of 50th Brigade show destruction of occupiers’ fuel depot with Bohdana self-propelled howitzer. VIDEO Artillery crews of the 50th Artillery Brigade destroyed a Russian fuel and lubricants depot with a precise shot from a Bohdana self-propelled howitzer. 5 272 8 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics
Russian man complained that he was buying petrol from "Crimean thugs": "It’s first time I’ve carried so much cash in my bag, it’s absolutely terrifying". VIDEO Footage has been published online showing a Russian man filming himself in a car amongst petrol tankers on the temporarily occupied Crimean Peninsula. 14 571 17 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Female occupier beats up Russian man in petrol station queue: "What are you doing? You’ve lost your f#cking mind, for f#ck’s sake". VIDEO A video has been posted online showing Russians starting a fight while queuing at a petrol station in one of Russia’s regions. 11 328 21 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Russian uses up last of his petrol searching for fuel, but leaves car at petrol station and goes home. VIDEO The fuel shortage in Russia continues to spread, with Russians increasingly complaining that petrol is unavailable even in Moscow. 6 802 12 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Russian soldier is torturing his fellow soldiers who complained about fuel shortage: "Not enough fuel for you, you f#ckers!? You’ll have to fill up at your own expense!". VIDEO A video has been posted online showing yet another brutal act of violence within the ranks of the Russian army. The footage shows a Russian soldier torturing two of his fellow soldiers: he stripped them down to their underwear, hung them by their arms from a crossbar between two trees, and beat... 9 421 32 Previously in trend: Order in Russian army Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Russian man with knife rushed to slash tyres over queue for petrol: "Man ran out, threatened me with knife and slashed my tyres". VIDEO The fuel crisis in Russia is leading to knife threats over disputes about places in the queue at petrol stations. 12 203 48 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Russian woman on gasoline shortage: "We still have alternative – horses, f#ck.". VIDEO Fuel shortages in regions across the Russian Federation are prompting Russians to joke more and more often about their own ‘petrol superpower’, as filling up a car is becoming ever more difficult. 7 249 38 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Russians are afraid to drive alongside convoy of petrol tankers: "F#ck, we’ve got close to that convoy again". VIDEO Russian petrol tanker drivers keep one hand on the steering wheel and the other on the door handle whilst driving, to be able to jump out of the cab instantly in the event of an attack by Ukrainian drones. 8 698 10 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Putin acknowledges "certain problems with petroleum products" in Russia due to Ukrainian strikes but threatens "reciprocal responses" Russian dictator Putin complained about successful strikes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Russian oil depots, which are causing "significant problems" with petroleum products. He announced that Moscow’s future responses to strikes on Russian territory would be "several times more powerful." 3 699 35 Previously in trend: Putin’s statements about Ukraine Putin’s threats Oil crisis in Russia
Chervona Kalyna drone operators smash occupiers’ logistics in rear in Donetsk region: 15 vehicles destroyed along with infantry. VIDEO Drone operators of the 14th Chervona Kalyna Brigade of the Azov 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed Russian occupiers' logistics vehicles and manpower in the rear in the temporarily occupied part of Donetsk region. 3 887 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Situation in the Donetsk region Strikes on Russian logistics
Russian woman shows what it’s like to search for petrol in occupied Crimea: up at 4 am, six hours queuing and 290 roubles per litre. VIDEO The fuel crisis in occupied Crimea continues to escalate. Locals now have to get up before dawn to fill up their cars, and wait for petrol for almost the entire morning. 5 767 38 Previously in trend: Oil crisis in Russia
Russians got into fight over petrol at petrol station: woman was forcibly restrained to prevent her from filling jerrycan. VIDEO A brawl broke out at a petrol station in the Russian Federation due to a fuel shortage. 12 422 40 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Russia’s fuel crisis has caused shortages and growth of shadow market - Politico Two-thirds of Russia's regions are reporting fuel shortages following attacks on oil infrastructure. The crisis has exacerbated inflation and shortages and forced the Kremlin to conceal the true extent of the problems. 1 690 3 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in Crimea Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Russia starts buying gasoline from India amid fuel crisis, Reuters says Russia has begun importing gasoline from India to ease a fuel shortage caused by Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. 2 031 23 Previously in trend: Oil crisis in Russia
Russian woman was delighted to have bought 30 litres of petrol at petrol station: "We’ve got petrol, we’re rich, let’s go". VIDEO In Russia, the fuel crisis seems to be reaching new heights: now, simply filling up a car evokes emotions comparable to winning the lottery. 5 885 41 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage
Propagandist Simonyan whines about fuel shortage and airport chaos in Russia: "Internal discontent emerged". VIDEO A Russian propagandist admitted the consequences of strikes by Ukraine’s Defense Forces during one of her broadcasts, although she tried to explain them as "psychological operations". This time, Margarita Simonyan spoke about fuel problems and transport collapse in Russia. 10 187 33 Previously in trend: Russian propaganda
Special forces from Defence Intelligence "Ghost" unit struck occupiers’ logistics in Crimea: locomotives, fuel tankers and radar stations were hit. VIDEO The ‘Ghosts’, a special unit of the Defence Intelligence of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, continues to systematically destroy the military logistics of the Russian occupiers in the temporarily occupied Crimea. 3 712 9 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Attacks on Crimea Fuel shortage
Russians get into fight over gasoline at gas station: Two men settled things with their fists. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing a local resident in one of the regions of the Russian Federation filming an altercation between Russians over gasoline. 8 073 22 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage
Ukrainian drone operators destroyed fuel depot in Shebekino, Belgorod Oblast, Russia: "We’re already having hard time with fuel here". VIDEO Footage has been published online showing Ukrainian strike drone operators striking a fuel depot in Shebekino, in the Belgorod Region of the Russian Federation. 11 106 35 Previously in trend: Drone operators Fuel shortage
How Ukrainian Armed Forces’ long-range attacks caused panic in Russia – WP Ukraine’s long-range strikes on targets deep within Russia have had serious economic and energy-related consequences for the aggressor state. 5 611 17 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea Strikes on Russian logistics Striking Russia Strikes on Russia’s oil ports Strikes on Russian energy system
Russian man has shown kilometre-long queues at petrol stations in Moscow due to petrol shortage. VIDEO Russia, the so-called ‘energy superpower’, is increasingly surprising its own citizens not with cheap fuel, but with queues lasting several hours at petrol stations. 9 325 43 Previously in trend: UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia Strike on oil refinery in Moscow
Russian propagandists quarrel over strikes on Crimea: Bezsonov calls "Fighterbomber" blogger "dumb#ss". VIDEO While Russian propaganda continues to look for those to blame for its own failures, it is increasingly not Ukrainians but colleagues in the information field who are coming under fire. 13 043 16 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea
In Crimea, sale of fuel to public and businesses has been completely halted: supplies are restricted to occupying state services Today, 21 June, from 9.00 am,petrol stationsin occupied Crimea have suspended the sale of fuel, whether paid for in cash or by card, or using vouchers for individuals and businesses. 9 395 62 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage
"Tatneft" has imposed restrictions on fuel sales at all of its gas stations in Russia "Tatneft" has imposed temporary restrictions on the sale of gasoline and diesel fuel at all gas stations in Russia. 1 602 5 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage
Drone operators from 422nd LUFTWAFFE regiment blew up Russian fuel tankers deep behind enemy lines in Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO Soldiers from the 422nd Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment ‘LUFTWAFFE’ of the 17th Army Corps carried out strikes against Russian fuel tankers. 6 180 15 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Strikes on Russian logistics
Drones attacked Rostov region: fuel depot caught fire in Matveyev Kurgan, and evacuation was carried out. VIDEO&PHOTOS Local authorities in the Rostov Region of the Russian Federation have reported a drone attack on a fuel tank in Matveyev Kurgan. 6 327 10 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions
Operators of 422nd LUFTWAFFE Regiment hit fuel tanker with loitering munition 70 km from line of contact. VIDEO Soldiers of the 422nd Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment LUFTWAFFE of the 17th Army Corps struck a Russian fuel tanker in the enemy rear. 5 611 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
Over past week, Special Operations Forces have struck number of enemy arsenals, bases and logistics facilities in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. VIDEO Throughout the week, Middle-strike units of the Special Operations Forces carried out strikes against enemy arsenals, depots, logistics centres, and repair bases in the occupied territories of Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. 1 675 2 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Situation in the Donetsk region
Oil prices start to fall after Trump says Iran war is near - Reuters Global oil prices fell amid expectations that Iran would resume negotiations with the United States and Israel to resolve the conflict that led to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. 1 870 11 Previously in trend: US strikes on Iran
EU discusses energy measures over Middle East crisis as costs rise by €22bn On Monday, European commissioners considered possible steps in response to the energy challenges caused by the war in the Middle East. As a result, the EU has already been forced to spend an additional around €22 billion on energy purchases. 707 2 Previously in trend: US strikes on Iran
Buying Russian fuel again would be strategic mistake for EU, - von der Leyen European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen believes that the EU's return to Russian fossil fuels would be a strategic mistake. 1 249 8 Previously in trend: EU’s rejection of Russian energy resources EU procurement of Russian energy resources
Rada explained how state will control fuel prices The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law on the creation of a strategic fuel reserve, which will serve as an additional stabilising factor in the energy market. The process of forming reserves is currently underway. 42 0 Previously in trend: Gas Prices
Fico: EU ban on Russian nuclear fuel is "biggest danger" for Europe Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that the EU ban on the supply of Russian nuclear fuel would pose "the greatest danger" and a direct threat to Europe's energy security. 1 814 11 Previously in trend: EU’s rejection of Russian energy resources
Fuel crisis in occupied territories threatens safety of Zaporizhzhia NPP, - National Resistance Centre The cooling systems at the Zaporizhzhia NPP run on diesel generators, but due to the fuel crisis in the temporarily occupied territories, their operation is under threat. 1 557 9 Previously in trend: Situation at NPP
EU will completely abandon Russian fossil fuels by 2027 - von der Leyen European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced that Europe will finally stop using Russian fossil fuels by 2027. 1 133 12 Previously in trend: EU imports of Russian fuel
Due to attacks on "Druzhba", Ukraine may be left without fuel from Slovakia, - Foreign Minister Blanár Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár said that the Ukrainian Armed Forces' strikes on the "Druzhba" oil pipeline are not only contrary to Slovakia's interests but also do not benefit Ukraine. 7 955 78 Previously in trend: Oil supplies through "Druzhba" pipeline
Officers who stole fuel from military unit in Donetsk region will be tried, - State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTO Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation have completed a pre-trial investigation into three officers of a military unit in the Donetsk region who systematically stole fuel and lubricants. 1 473 4 Previously in trend: financial fraud
EU to fully halt imports of Russian fossil fuels by end-2027 – even if peace is reached – The Guardian The European Commission announced its final decision to phase out imports of Russian fossil fuels by the end of 2027, regardless of developments in the war in Ukraine. 1 465 7 Previously in trend: EU imports of Russian fuel
France resumes supply of aviation kerosene for Ukrainian fighters France has resumed the supply of aviation kerosene for the fighters of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. 9 711 6 Previously in trend: France’s aid to Ukraine
European Commission considers ban on new contracts to buy Russian fuel - Reuters The European Commission is assessing the possibility of introducing a legal ban on the conclusion of new contracts by European companies for the purchase of Russian fossil fuels. 572 0 Previously in trend: EU sanctions
EU postpones plan to completely abandon Russian fuel for month - Bloomberg The European Commission is changing the deadline for the publication of a plan to gradually phase out the last fuels the EU imports from Russia. 1 567 6
Enemy train and 40 fuel tanks were destroyed in Zaporizhzhia region. This is joint operation of SSU, DIU, and SOF. VIDEO On 14 December 2024, our soldiers conducted a successful operation to destroy enemy logistics in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 17 177 38
Two fuel tanks burning in oil terminal of occupied Feodosia. VIDEO Two fuel tanks are burning in the oil terminal of occupied Feodosia. 9 241 18 Previously in trend: War
Warehouse with fuel and oil caught fire in Yaroslavl, Russia. VIDEO On the night of 18 September, a fire broke out at a fuel and lubricants warehouse in Yaroslavl, Russia. 10 217 15 Previously in trend: War
Director of company that supplied military unit with low-quality fuel tanks was exposed. This could have lead to accident, - National Police. PHOTO Law enforcement officers exposed the company's director of misappropriating UAH 15 million of state funds on fuel tanks. The contractor supplied one of the military units with inadequate quality aviation fuel storage tanks, which could have led to accidents. The executive could spend the next 12... 2 399 8
If Ukraine does not resume oil transit by September, Hungary faces fuel shortage - Orban’s Chief of Staff Gulyás The Hungarian government said that Ukraine allegedly put Budapest in a "hopeless situation" by stopping the transit of Russian oil from "Lukoil" company. 5 113 67
"State Logistics Operator ordered fuel worth UAH 1.85bn at below-market prices - media In April, the State Logistics Operator made a new round of fuel purchases from Ukrnafta for UAH 1.85 billion, according to the Prozorro system. 5 327 17
Fuel and oil tanks are burning in occupied Donetsk: "There is lots of smoke from Budenovka". VIDEO Fuel and oil tanks caught fire in occupied Donetsk. 9 250 19 Previously in trend: War
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