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Zelensky: Today, Ukraine has applied a package of sanctions against Alexander Lukashenko, and we are significantly intensifying our opposition to all forms of his involvement in the murders of Ukrainians. We will work with our partners to ensure this has a global impact. In the second half of 2025, the Russians deployed a system of relay stations in Belarus to control attack drones, which increased the Russian army's ability to launch strikes on our northern regions - from Kyiv region to Volyn. Some of the attacks, particularly on energy facilities and railways in our regions, the Russians would not have been able to carry out without such assistance from Belarus. More than 3,000 Belarusian enterprises have been put at the service of the Russian war and are supplying equipment and components that are classified as critically important. These include components for the production of missiles that are terrorizing our cities and villages.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirms that she will continue sending humanitarian aid to Cuba, which for now will not include oil shipments.

Drones from the Security Service of Ukraine Alpha Special Operations Center struck the infrastructure of the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal for the second time in a month

General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed strike on the Ilskiy oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai of Russia

3 workers of Sloviansk power plant were killed as result of drone strike at their car in Mykolaivka

Fire reported at Ilskiy oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have conducted a drill named "Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz", to test the readiness of the guards' naval units to protect the waterway, the semi-official Tasnim news agency said on Monday. "Intelligently utilizing the geopolitical advantages of the Islamic Republic in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman are among the main objectives of this exercise," Tasnim said.Iran's civil defence organisation held a chemical defence drill in the Pars Special Economic Energy Zone on Monday to strengthen preparedness for potential chemical incidents in the energy hub located in southern Iran

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi will join tomorrow the talks between the US-Iran in order to assist with the technical issues of any deal

The Security forces destroyed more oil makeshift installations (burners) in area of Diban (SE. Deir ez-Zur), after their owners refused to comply with Government orders to shut them down

Rubio on whether Hungary's sanctions waiver for Russian energy purchases is 1 year, as US has said, or indefinite, as Orban has said: "Those sanctions waivers happen as much as anything else because of the relationship between the prime minister and the president"

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: The issue of lifting sanctions is inseparable from any diplomatic channels for us.

Violent explosions were reported in Belgorod

Explosions were reported in Ryazan and Bryansk regions. Partial power blackout in Bryansk region after

The tanker crashed into the port of Ust-Luga. Tony's tanker was empty, so an oil spill was avoided despite severe damage to the hull.

Oil depot reportedly caught fire as result of drone strike in Volna village of Krasnodar Krai

Syrian Foreign Minister: Lifting sanctions has opened the doors to development, but it is only the beginning.

Farmers in Greece staged a protest in Athens over an investigation into corruption in state subsidies.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security enters a government shutdown after congress fails to agree to a funding bill

The Portuguese Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating alleged irregularities in the construction of a house belonging to the Portuguese Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro.

Ukraine has imposed sanctions against 91 naval vessels of the Russian shadow fleet — President Zelensky signed a corresponding decree

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the strike on the oil refinery in Ukhta

Spanish farmers blocked traffic in central Madrid yesterday with dozens of tractors during a protest march against the trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc in South America, amid warnings that buyers may prefer cheaper imports rather than paying extra for Spanish products.

Explosions were reported in Ukhta, Komi republic

Explosions were reported at the Lukoil oil refinery in Ukhta

Explosions were reported in Bryansk

Power transformer exploded in central part of Kyiv

Explosions were reported in Belgorod

French President Macron: End of Russia as a permanent provider of local energy. End of China as a main export market. The U.S. imposing tariffs on our economy and a coercion mechanism. This is a game changer, which is why this is not just a transition, and none of these new factors will change in the short run. This is not a temporary shock. This is clearly a structural turning point.

General Staff of Armed forces of Ukraine confirmed strike at Volgograd oil refinery

Shamkhani: If war breaks out, it will not be limited to military matters alone, but will inevitably affect many factors in the world due to the energy power in our region.