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Fuel-related tensions are escalating as Ukraine's Druzhba pipeline faces targeted attacks, potentially disrupting fuel supplies from Slovakia. Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár emphasizes the negative impact on national interests and Ukraine. Amid these issues, the EU reinforces its stance against Russian fossil fuels, aiming to halt imports by 2027. In Ukraine, the State Bureau of Investigation is tackling fuel theft the military faced in Donetsk. Meanwhile, France has resumed shipping aviation kerosene to Ukrainian defense forces, ensuring operational capabilities. Furthermore, legal evaluations regarding new Russian fuel contracts add complexity to Europe’s energy challenges, indicating a broad shift in energy procurement strategies.

What impact do Druzhba pipeline attacks have on Ukraine's fuel supply?

The recent attacks on the Druzhba pipeline threaten to cut off fuel supplies from Slovakia, impacting Ukraine's energy security and potentially worsening the ongoing fuel crisis in the country.

What are the EU's plans regarding Russian fossil fuel imports?

The European Commission has decided to end Russian fossil fuel imports by 2027, regardless of any peace agreements, as part of a strategy to diversify energy sources and reduce dependency on Russia.

How is illegal fuel activity being addressed in Ukraine?

Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation has completed probes into fuel theft within military units, highlighting ongoing efforts to curtail corruption and secure fuel resources for military and civilian needs.

What legal measures is the European Commission considering about Russian fuel?

The Commission is assessing a ban on new contracts for Russian fuel. This potential legislation aims to uphold sanctions, forcing a strategic pivot in energy policies across European nations.

How is France contributing to Ukraine's current fuel needs?

France has resumed supplying aviation kerosene to Ukraine, crucial for maintaining the operational readiness of Ukrainian defense forces amidst ongoing conflicts and supply challenges.

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Blanar 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. 7 770 78 Previously in trend: Oil supplies through "Druzhba" pipeline

were selling fuel 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. 1 304 4 Previously in trend: financial fraud

nuclear, fuel 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. 1 306 7 Previously in trend: EU imports of Russian fuel

aviation 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. 9 487 6 Previously in trend: France’s aid to Ukraine

nuclear,fuel 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. 393 0 Previously in trend: EU sanctions

nuclear, fuels 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. 1 451 6

Blowing up enemy logistics in Zaporizhia direction 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. 16 990 38

пожежа на нафтовому терміналі в окупованій феодосії Two fuel tanks burning in oil terminal of occupied Feodosia. VIDEO Two fuel tanks are burning in the oil terminal of occupied Feodosia. 9 119 18 Previously in trend: War

у Ярославлі горить склад ПММ 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. 10 088 15 Previously in trend: War

резервуари для палива 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 years behind bars. 2 301 8

Угорщина звинуватила Україну в шантажі через зупинку транзиту нафти РФ 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. 4 952 67

військові,паливо "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. 5 188 17 Economics

донецьк,пожежа 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. 9 148 19 Previously in trend: War

мелітополь Night explosion in Melitopol destroyed enemy locomotive in locomotive depot, - Fedorov As a result of a night explosion in occupied Melitopol, an enemy diesel locomotive in the locomotive depot was damaged. 3 225 12 War in Ukraine

паливо Exports of Russian diesel fuel break all records despite sanctions, - Bloomberg Diesel exports from Russia are set to reach record levels this month despite EU sanctions that have deprived the country of its biggest market. Diesel is sold with big discounts. 18 384 52 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

пожежа,ангарськ In Russian city of Angarsk, gasoline truck and railway tanks with fuel caught fire. VIDEO&PHOTOS In Angarsk, Irkutsk region of the Russian Federation, tanks with fuel, which were planned to be sent to the occupying forces, are on fire. 12 506 43 World

укрнафта,азс,пальне Fuel in Ukraine is enough to get through winter steadily - Cabinet of Ministers Ukraine has enough energy resources, in particular fuel, to get through the winter in a stable manner. 2 165 16 Economics

нафта Biden: Russia’s war against Ukraine reinforces need to wean world from dependence on fossil fuels U.S. President Joe Biden believes that Russia’s war against Ukraine has given a new impetus to abandoning fossil fuels and replacing them with renewable sources. 1 860 12 Previously in trend: War

знищення AFU blew up enemy fuel depot in village of Dibrova in Luhansk region. VIDEO Marines of the AFU destroyed the fuel depot of the occupiers in the Severodonetsk district with an artillery strike. 11 706 3 Previously in trend: War

каховка,нова Occupiers laid pipeline to pump fuel near Nova Kakhovka The Russian invaders laid a pipeline for pumping fuel near Nova Kakhovka in the Kherson region. 11 463 26 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

бензин Ukraine is gradually coming out of fuel shortage crisis, - Zelensky Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that Ukraine is slowly coming out of the fuel shortage crisis. 7 603 40 Previously in trend: War

джонсон,зеленський I held talks with Johnson on grain exports and fuel imports, - Zelenskyi The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi had a conversation with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson. Leaders discussed increasing exports of agricultural products. 3 092 49 War in Ukraine

SBI exposes fuel supplies from Russia to Ukraine by structures associated with Medvedchuk. VIDEO&PHOTOS SBI exposes fuel supplies from Russia to Ukraine by structures associated with Medvedchuk. VIDEO&PHOTOS Employees of the Territorial Administration of the State Bureau of Investigation in Mykolaiv have exposed the supply of diesel fuel to Ukraine from the Russian Federation at reduced prices by structures close to Ukrainian parliamentarian (Opposition Platform – For Life faction) Viktor Medvedchuk. 5 306 26 Previously in trend: Medvedchuk case

Cabinet sets maximum levels of trade markup for gas stations when selling diesel fuel, gasoline Cabinet sets maximum levels of trade markup for gas stations when selling diesel fuel, gasoline At a meeting on Friday, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine set for the quarantine period the maximum levels of the trade markup to the average price of diesel fuel - no more than UAH 7 per liter and gasoline - no more than UAH 5 per liter, the press service of the Ministry for Development of Economy, Trade and Agriculture told Interfax-Ukraine. 7 771 29 Economics

Shmyhal orders daily monitoring of fuel prices in regions Shmyhal orders daily monitoring of fuel prices in regions Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has instructed special interdepartmental working groups in the regions to enhance activities to fight against illegal fuel trade. 1 453 16 Economics

All illegal petrol stations in Ukraine should be closed by Jan 9 - Honcharuk All illegal petrol stations in Ukraine should be closed by Jan 9 - Honcharuk Ukrainian Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk has instructed the State Fiscal Service and law enforcement agencies to solve the problem with illegal petrol stations by January 9, 2020. 3 932 35 Ukrainian Politics

павловский Decision on Deputy Defense Minister Pavlovskyi’s house arrest reversed, official released under veterans’ guarantees Kyiv’s Court of Appeals has reversed the decision to impose pretrial house arrest on Deputy Defense Minister Ihor Pavlovskyi indicted on charges of siphoning off 149 million hryvnia while provisioning the Army with fuel. 17 126 102 Previously in trend: Deputy defense minister Pavlovskyi detained

трофименко NABU detained Trade Commodity investor Trofymenko (updated) Investigators of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) have detained Trade Commodity investor Volodymyr Trofymenko. 26 919 56 Previously in trend: Deputy defense minister Pavlovskyi detained

касько "No law violations; fuel price went up due to market price fluctuations," - Kasko on fuel scandal in MoD A group of defense attorneys representing interests of Trade Commodity, company involved in fuel procurement scandal in Ukraine's Ministry of Defense, has announced its stance at a press conference in Kyiv on Monday. 43 770 146 Previously in trend: Deputy defense minister Pavlovskyi detained

касько Kasko left Transparency International Ukraine to represent Trade Commodity in court Member of the Board of Transparency International Ukraine, partner in Vasyl Kisil and Partners law firm Vitalii Kasko gave up his membership in the organization in order to be able to represent Trade Commodity company in court hearings on its alleged involvement in corruption schemes with Defense Ministry. 22 319 46 Previously in trend: Deputy defense minister Pavlovskyi detained

гулевич Court sentenced MoD procurement department director Hulevych to home arrest. PHOTO The Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv has sentenced MoD procurement department director Volodymyr Hulevych, suspected of embezzlement of 149 million hryvnia of public funds, to 24h home arrest. 12 797 42 Previously in trend: Deputy defense minister Pavlovskyi detained

арест павловский Court sentenced Deputy Defense Minister Pavlovkyi to home arrest. PHOTO The Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv has sentenced Deputy Defense Minister Ihor Pavlovskyi, suspected of embezzlement of 149 million hryvnia of public funds, to home arrest. 40 679 136 Previously in trend: Deputy defense minister Pavlovskyi detained

полторак Poltorak will be interviewed as witness in 149 million hryvnia embezzlement case, - journalist Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak will be interviewed as witness only in the case of large-scale embezzlement related to fuel procurement in his ministry. 15 374 78 Previously in trend: Deputy defense minister Pavlovskyi detained

набу Deputy defense minister and head of ministerial department detained for suspicion of embezzlement of 149 million hryvnia, - NABU The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) have revealed a corrupted scheme of state funds embezzlement in the amount of 149 million hryvnia ($5.62 million) for purchase of fuel for the Defense Ministry of Ukraine. 103 740 86 Previously in trend: Deputy defense minister Pavlovskyi detained

экспорт уголь 24,700 tons of steam coal delivered to government-controlled territory over past 24 hours, - Chernysh on supply of fuel from Donbas All coal deposits necessary for Ukraine's energy sector are in the occupied territory of the Donbas. 28 467 115 Ukrainian Politics

Russia transported 250 tons of fuel and lubricants to Donbas, - HUR Russia continues to supply the militants in the Donbas. 13 756 106 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Soldiers in Donbas provided with fuel, wood, coal and heating means, - MoD Ukrainian troops performing tasks in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area have enough fuel and are ready for worsening weather conditions. 5 529 28 Ukrainian Politics

производство топливо гсм Partners of Putin’s crony Medvedchuk to supply Ukrainian Defense Ministry with Russian-produced diesel worth almost 400 million hryvnia, - Nashi Hroshi The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine entered into an agreement with a subsidiary of Prykarpatzakhidtrans owned by South-West Joint-Stock Company for Pipeline Transportation of Oil Products for the supply of diesel worth 399,830,000 hryvnia (about $15,100,000) Sept. 1. 56 934 100 Economics

US to allocate $55 million to Ukraine for solid rocket propellant disposition The U.S. will allocate $55 million to Ukraine for completion of final stage of the project to dispose of solid propellant of RS-22 intercontinental ballistic missiles at the facilities of the Pavlohrad chemical plant (the Dnipropetrovsk region). 16 399 124 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

бензин gasoline Gasoline price for Defense Ministry went up by one thousand hryvnia per ton despite global oil prices slump, – journalistic investigation. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine concluded a number of agreements for the supply of 80 gasoline for the total amount of 212,830,000 hryvnia (about $8,868,000) Oct. 21. 19 845 117 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Defense Ministry tenders

Deputy Prosecutor General Kasko set to deprive Ukraine of $80 mln in favor of Rosneft, - MP Chornovol Tetiana Chornovol believes the deputy prosecutor general was protecting interests of customers of the private law firm, neglecting those of the state. 30 641 85 Previously in trend: Kurchenko’s shadow empire

курченко Interests of Rosneft in case of "Kurchenko’s oil" are protected by top officials including from Justice Ministry, - MP Chornovol A number of powerful lawyers and partners of the Ukrainian law firm Arzinger were holding key positions in the government bodies at the time of conclusion of the contract to protect the interests of "Rosneft". 13 381 60 Previously in trend: Kurchenko’s shadow empire

суд фемида Fugitive oligarch Kurchenko's petroleum no longer arrested The Pechersk district court of Kyiv has removed the arrest of petroleum products used as physical evidence in criminal proceedings with respect to illegal import and sale in the territory of Ukraine of petroleum products belonging to the firms of fugitive oligarch Serhii Kurchenko. 30 981 146 Previously in trend: Kurchenko’s shadow empire

пожар в буче Flammable materials storage in Bucha near Kyiv on fire, one of tanks exploded, - State Emergency Service. VIDEO (updated) The inflammable materials warehouse situated in Bucha town in the Kyiv region caught fire. 51 129 61 Incidents

оплот SBU and Ministry of Defense bought fuel for tanks at above-market price, MP Chornovol says Ministry's of Defense buys of fuel at 26,000 UAH per ton stirred a scandal when Committee of National Security and Defense learned about this in early April. 49 496 158 Ukrainian Politics

наручники Deputy director of Ukrtransoil-2009 Shkvyra, who was in charge of petroleum depot near Kyiv, detained, - Ministry of Internal Affairs Ministry of Internal Affairs detained deputy director of Ukrtransoil-2009 company on suspicion of violation of safety rules at the tank facility near the village of Kriachky (Vasylkiv district, the Kyiv region). Chief engineer of the tank facilityYurii Yuzhanin will also be prosecuted. 38 147 66 Previously in trend: Fire at tank facility near Kyiv

пожар пожарные нефтебаза тушение Firefighters launched another foam attack for fire extinguishing at the oil depot near Kyiv, - State Emergency Service. PHOTOS Rescuers launched another foam attack to put out fire at the tank facility near Kyiv. 54 409 69 Previously in trend: Fire at tank facility near Kyiv

еремеев Cabinet of Ministers threw Yeremeiev out of fuel sells pull for the army, - Chornovol The government allowed the Ministry of Defense to buy fuel directly from the manufacturer Ukruhazvydobuvannia. Thus business structures connected to people's deputy Ihor Yeremeiev (head of the deputy group "People's will") were thrown out of the speculative schemes. 66 396 108 Ukrainian Politics

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