Russian regions impose fuel purchase limits due to supply disruptions from Ukrainian drone attacks on oil infrastructure, affecting over 50 regions nationwide.
Bulgaria plans to veto the EU's new sanctions against Russia, citing risks to its oil industry and supply chains, while supporting Ukraine's EU accession talks.
US forces launched targeted strikes on Iranian air defenses after Tehran downed an American Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions amid ongoing diplomatic talks.
The UK issues an indefinite license to import Russian-origin diesel and kerosene from third countries, adjusting sanction policies amid energy market pressures.
The US Treasury will not extend temporary waivers for purchasing Russian and Iranian oil shipments at sea, signaling a stricter sanctions regime amid geopolitical tensions.