A bipartisan Senate group says easing sanctions on Russian diesel would fund Moscow’s war while offering little relief to U.S. fuel consumers.
Reported U.S. pressure over Ukraine’s refinery strikes turns the PURL weapons program into a strategic lever in Kyiv’s war planning.
A bipartisan House bill would seek to ban Russian oil purchases, challenging Trump’s reported diesel fuel arrangement with Moscow.
Zelenskyy warned that a US-Russia diesel arrangement could boost Moscow’s war economy unless tied to clear de-escalation terms.
Russia will attend G20 energy talks in Houston, testing U.S. strategy as energy security, sanctions and shipping risks dominate the agenda.
Zaporizhzhia NPP has lost external power supply 23 times since the conflict began, as Russia seeks to integrate the plant into its energy network amid security challenges.
The UK issues an indefinite license to import Russian-origin diesel and kerosene from third countries, adjusting sanction policies amid energy market pressures.
Putin names Gerhard Schröder as preferred EU negotiator for Ukraine peace talks, emphasizing the need for respectful dialogue and signaling Russia's strategic diplomatic approach.