In what Kyiv described as the most devastating attacks against its energy infrastructure in two years of war, Russia pounded electrical power facilities in much of Ukraine on Friday.
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Russia Could Turn Against Vladimir Putin as Economic Strength Wanes and Western Sanctions Heighten, Economists Warn
Economists warned that Russia's economic strength could likely wane this year, with Russian President Vladimir Putin likely to lose support if Western sanctions make life more difficult for Russians.
Russia Suspiciously Received $20 Billion Crypto Transfers; US And UK Now Investigating
The US and UK are investigating cryptocurrency transactions exceeding $20 billion routed through a Russian-based virtual exchange, part of their strategy to combat sanctions evasion linked to Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine.
US, South Korea Form New Task Force to Block North Korea Oil Shipments
The US and South Korea have set up a new task force to prevent North Korea from obtaining illegal oil.
Ukraine Boosts Funding for Domestic Weaponry Amid Escalating Tensions With Russia
The Ukrainian government is investing in its military industry to boost homemade ammunition and weapons amid conflict with Russia.
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Russian diesel fuel stranded at the sea was attributed to mostly Ukraine drone attacks on their oil refineries and heightened sanctions.
Ukraine has reportedly deployed 35 drones to target various locations in Russia, resulting in a fire at an oil refinery and disruptions to electricity supplies in border areas.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin is poised to extend his reign without a serious competitor. Russia's President Vladimir Putin is poised to extend his reign, with initial results from the country's closely watched election showing his lead without a serious competitor.
Russia's Sokol crude faces a backlog, with tankers stranded off Singapore and South Korea due to US sanctions. China emerges as a key importer, aiding clearance.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin could decide to increase taxes after this month's election to fund the country's war in Ukraine.
US lawmakers are now scrutinizing the claims that SpaceX's Starlink service is being used in Russia.
Experts said Russia has a range of military technologies that it could offer to North Korea in exchange for weapons to sustain its war in Ukraine.
The Dortyol oil terminal on Turkey's Mediterranean coast has stopped accepting Russian imports amid pressure from US sanctions.
Russian Oligarch's Mega-Yacht Amadea: US Government's $1 Million Monthly Maintenance Burden Unveiled
The US Department of Justice reportedly spends $1 million monthly on the Amadea, a $230 million mega yacht seized from Russian mogul Suleiman Kerimov.
