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Russia bans diesel exports amid deepening fuel crisis

"This will enable us to increase supplies to the domestic market in July," Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said.

Euronews · Jul 9

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky orders 40-day offensive to press Putin to end war

France claims interception of Russian ‘shadow fleet’ oil tanker off Sicily

The Independent UK · Jun 25

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky threatens Kyiv will pre-emptively attack Putin’s facilities linked to war

Trump says 'courageous' Zelensky is 'doing pretty well' in the war against Russia

The Independent UK · Jun 24

Russian Government, Central Bank Spar Over Economic Downturn

Russian officials sparred publicly on Friday over how to boost the economy, as growth slows more than three years into its Ukraine offensive.

International Business Times · Jun 20, 2025

Russian Deputy PM Assigned New Economic Coordination Tasks

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak takes on broader economic coordination role to drive growth and enhance global position.

Top News · May 18, 2024

Putin visits Xi as US threatens China sanctions over ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading to China for the first foreign visit of his new term, underlining the vital importance of the relationship as Beijing faces growing US pressure to curtail support that’s helping Moscow continue its war in Ukraine.

The Times of India · May 15, 2024

Nicolas Maduro Planning Visit to Russia, Kremlin Confirms

The expected visit is a sign of continued close ties between the two major-oil producing nations which are both at odds with the U.S.

Latin Times · Apr 2, 2024

Russia orders halt on petrol exports

Coming amid attacks on refineries, ban is intended to avert shortages and spiking prices on the domestic market.

Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2024

Russia Says Redirected Most Oil Exports To China, India

After President Vladimir Putin sent troops to Ukraine in February 2022, Western countries hit Russia with a slew of sanctions including a European Union embargo on its seaborne oil deliveries.

International Business Times · Dec 27, 2023

A price cap on Russian oil aims to starve Putin of cash. But it's largely been untested. Until now

Prices for Russian oil have risen well above a price cap imposed by Western allies as part of sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023