Ukraine's strikes on Russian fuel infrastructure deepen petrol shortages
Ukraine's long-range drone campaign against Russian fuel infrastructure has intensified since May, contributing to petrol shortages across parts of Russia and in occupied Crimea. According to the supplied analysis, the strikes have hit refineries, fuel depots and oil tankers in the Black Sea, forcing some sites to pause production. The result has been an unusual move for one of the world's largest oil producers: Russia has begun importing consumer petrol, mostly from India, to help cover shortfalls.The analysis says there were reports in June of at least six strikes on oil refineries and seven on fuel depots in Russia. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jul 2026 07:30 LONDON
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Kyiv protests erupt after Zelenskyy sacks defence minister in reshuffle
Hundreds of people gathered in central Kyiv on Thursday after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed defence minister Fedorov as part of a wider government reshuffle. Protesters marched through the streets carrying banners reading "The army is the priority" and chanting "Shame". The demonstration came as parliament also accepted Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko's resignation and approved Serhii Koretskyi, the former head of energy firm Naftogaz, as her successor.The dismissal has added a public dimension to a political reset that was already under way in Kyiv. Fedorov, who had been in the post for six months, was seen by supporters as a moderniser... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 15:05 LONDON
Ukraine and allies launch anti-ballistic missile coalition in Paris
Ukraine and nine European countries have announced a new coalition to develop a shared anti-ballistic missile capability, in a move unveiled during talks in Paris. The announcement came as leaders gathered for a Coalition of the Willing summit focused on support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia to end the war. The plan is intended to strengthen Europe's ability to respond to ballistic missile threats, which the countries involved described as growing.The coalition includes Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom. In a joint statement, the leaders said they wanted to build an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 22:29 LONDON
Russia fuel shortages and unrest add pressure on Putin amid war-linked oil strikes
Russia's petrol shortage is being described as reaching a breaking point, with reports of fights at fuel stations and growing pressure on Vladimir Putin over the strain on supplies. The disruption is being linked to Ukrainian strikes on key oil facilities, which are said to be damaging the Russian economy and worsening the fuel crisis. The reported unrest has spread across several locations, including Penza, Moscow, Ryazan, Serov and parts of Siberia.According to the supplied report, motorists in Penza fought after accusations that some drivers were jumping the queue. In Moscow, a woman said a man threatened her with a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 12:59 LONDON
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