Ukraine Claims Strike on Rosneft’s Refinery – We summarize 2025 Energy Strikes in the Ukraine – Russian War

In a bold escalation of its campaign against Russian energy assets, Ukraine\’s military claimed responsibility for a drone strike on Rosneft\’s Ryazan oil refinery, one of Russia\’s largest facilities, on November 15, 2025. This attack is part of Kyiv\’s strategy to disrupt Moscow\’s oil revenues, which fund the ongoing war. The Ryazan refinery, located southeast […]

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Oil is Up Over 2% After Ukraine Attacks Russian Energy Infrastructure in the Black Sea

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Ukrainian forces launched a drone strike on Russia\’s key Black Sea port of Novorossiysk early on November 14, 2025, targeting vital energy infrastructure. This attack has sent shockwaves through global oil markets, pushing prices up by more than 2% amid fears of supply disruptions. As tensions […]

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Allegedly India Racing to Replace Russian Oil with U.S., Iraqi, and UAE Crude. Or Are They?

In the ever-shifting landscape of global energy markets, headlines often paint a picture of dramatic pivots driven by geopolitics and sanctions. A recent article from OilPrice.com suggests that India is \”racing\” to swap out its hefty reliance on Russian crude for supplies from the United States, Iraq, and the UAE, spurred by fresh U.S. sanctions […]

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Russian Dark Fleet Tanker Makes Transfer Off Mumbai Then Oil Off to India

In a striking display of resilience amid tightening global sanctions, a Russian \”dark fleet\” tanker recently conducted a ship-to-ship oil transfer off the coast of Mumbai, ultimately delivering its cargo to Indian shores. This maneuver, highlighted in a recent Bloomberg report, underscores the ongoing challenges in enforcing Western sanctions on Russian energy exports. As trade […]

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Enforcement of the Latest Sanctions from the US on Russian Oil will be the Key – Stu Turley says it is a mistake to Sanction India

In the escalating geopolitical tensions surrounding Russia\’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States under President Donald Trump has intensified its economic pressure on Moscow through a new round of sanctions targeting the heart of Russia\’s economy: its oil sector. Announced in October 2025, these measures focus on Russia\’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, […]

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