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Vietnam, Russia to Sign Energy Deal as PM Leaves for Moscow

Vietnam's prime minister left for an official visit to Russia during which the two nations will sign several agreements.

Kremlin Slams ‘Irresponsible’ Ukrainian Drone Attacks on TurkStream and Blue Stream Compressor Stations

Gazprom said the Russian military intercepted 26 Ukrainian drones targeting its energy sites in the Krasnodar region this week.

South Korea Joins East Asian Countries Weighing Russian Oil Purchases

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said “urgent efforts are needed” to secure alternative crude supplies amid the Mideast war.

Russia Sends Oil and Gas Tankers to Crisis-Hit Cuba, Defying U.S. Blockade – FT

The ships, if they arrive, would be providing the Caribbean island nation with its first energy shipments in three months.

Moscow Reaffirms Support for Havana After Trump Says He Will Have ‘Honor’ of ‘Taking Cuba’

A U.S.-imposed oil blockade plunged the island nation into darkness under a total blackout on Monday.

Did the Mideast Conflict Just Rescue Russia’s War Budget?

Despite the surge in Russian oil prices, analysts caution that this boost in revenues is unlikely to fully reverse Russia’s economic woes.

Russia Ready to Supply Oil and Gas to Europe If It Asks, Putin Says

The Kremlin leader said energy cooperation would need to be "long-term" and not be an attempt to pressure Moscow.

Low Oil Prices, Strong Ruble Squeezed Russia’s Budget in February

Experts said the recent surge in oil prices due to the Middle East conflict would not materially affect Russia's March revenues.

Russian Wholesale Gasoline Prices Jump on Refinery Drone Strikes

Wholesale gasoline prices posted their sharpest weekly increase since July 2025.

Russia Hits Ukraine Power Grid With ‘Massive Attack,’ Operator Says

Kyiv requested emergency assistance from Poland after Russia hit two power plants in western Ukraine.

Putin Touts Energy Ties With China After Trump Says India May Halt Russian Oil Imports

The talks came two days after Trump announced he would lower tariffs on Indian goods in exchange for New Delhi halting purchases of Russian oil.

Gazprom Neft Provisionally Agrees to Sell Stake in Serbian Oil Firm

The pending sale agreement will now be submitted to the U.S. government for approval, as the company seeks to avoid another sanctions-related shutdown...

Gazprom’s Gas Exports to Europe Fall to Lowest Level Since Early 1970s

Gas supplies to Europe fell by a further 44% in 2025, reducing flows to 18 billion cubic meters (bcm).

Overnight Russian Strike on Ukraine Triggers Heating, Water Cuts

“Russia’s aim is to inflict suffering on millions of Ukrainians,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said on social media.

EU Strikes Deal to Ban All Russian Gas Imports by 2027

The European Council said the timeline is intended “to end dependency on Russian energy following Russia’s weaponization of gas supplies.”

Russian Stakeholders in Serbian Oil Company Are Negotiating Exit as U.S. Sanctions Take Effect, Minister Says

The U.S. Treasury began applying sanctions to NIS on Oct. 9 after several postponements since January.

Massive Russian Attack Hits Ukraine Energy Infrastructure – Kyiv

Authorities in northeastern Kharkiv and southern Odesa regions reported overnight drone strikes on energy facilities.

Widespread Blackout Hits Sakhalin as Far East Region Races to Restore Power

The incident occurred when a broken lightning-protection cable fell onto a high-voltage transmission line early in the morning.

Russian Energy Minister Blames ‘Panic Buying’ for Summer Fuel Price Spike

“Messages about temporary shutdowns at some facilities also fueled panic buying and a jump in exchange prices,” Tsivilyov said.

United States Pressures Japan to Stop Buying Russian Oil and Gas

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after a meeting with Japan's finance minister that the White House expects Japan to stop importing Russian energy...

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