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British Manchester Airport suspends flights due to the disruption caused by the power outage

Kyiv city administration denied the information about the explosion at the power plant in the capital. They noted that all Kyiv thermal power plants are working normally

The US Treasury announces new sanctions targeting Russia

Network data show major disruptions to internet connectivity in Montenegro corresponding to power outages also impacting neighbouring countries amidst a regional heatwave; the incident is caused by a fire on a power line per initial reports

Chinese Ministry of Commerce: The European Union's continued escalation of trade disputes may lead to "igniting a trade war"

Blackouts reported in Kherson after shelling

The EU has approved its first-ever sanctions on Russian gas

South Korea seized a 2,900-ton cargo ship near the Korea Strait on Thursday on suspicion of violating U.N. Security Council (UNSC) sanctions against North Korea, sources said.

European diplomat: there is an agreement on Package 14 of sanctions against Russia

Drones attacked the Platonovskaya oil depot in the Tambov region

Equipment at power facilities in Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Kyiv regions was damaged due to nighttime Russian attacks. The consequences are being clarified, power operator Ukrenergo reported

Around 7:00 p.m., the Quito Metropolitan Metro Company confirmed that the transportation system is now operating normally

Fire at Afipsky refinery as result of alleged drone attack

Luque explained that the energy crisis is mainly due to the lack of investment in maintenance, new generation and transmission.

The press conference called by the Government, where the power outages on a national scale will be announced

An armed opposition group in Niger claims an attack on a Chinese-run pipeline

Oil depot is on fire in Azov town of Rostov region as result of a drone attack

"We are sanctioning key actors, including some based in the PRC, who have enabled Houthi forces to generate revenue & acquire a range of materials needed to manufacture the advanced weaponry they use to conduct ongoing terrorist attacks" per @StateDeptSpox Matthew Miller

Issues with power supply in Rostov region after 3 explosions at local substation

Israeli Channel 12: Israel will impose sanctions on countries that have recognized the State of Palestine

Six people, including three children, were trapped on a Ferris wheel in Neftekamsk (Bashkiria) as a result of power blackout in the city, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reports. According to the department, the interruption of electricity supply to consumers occurred due to a lightning strike at the Karmanovskaya State District Power Plant.

The Russian Federation withdraws from the protocol to the 1979 Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution - document

U.S. Sanctions ISIS-linked Human Smuggling Network in Coordinated Action with Türkiye

Partial blackout in the Morozovsky district of the Rostov region after a massive drone attack

The Bank of Russia is temporarily canceling morning trading on the Moscow Exchange, the Central Bank reports.

Russia plans to compensate for producing crude oil above its OPEC quota through September 2025, its Energy Ministry said in a statement. Moscow, which pumped above April and May targets, plans to strictly comply with its quota in June, it added

"The IEA’s narratives for oil are dangerous, especially for consumers, and could lead to unprecedented volatility." - OPEC sec-gen Haitham Al Ghais

Russian Ministry of Energy: Russia overproduced oil in May

Some banks in Kyrgyzstan suspending operations with Russia

Britain has expanded its sanctions against Russia, following the United States' lead. The new sanctions include 50 additional items, targeting six ships from the so-called "shadow fleet" and several major Russian financial institutions and businesses. Key entities sanctioned include the Moscow Exchange, SPB Exchange, National Clearing Center, National Settlement Depository of Russia, and Ingosstrakh. Specific individuals affected by the sanctions are Yury Denisov (chairman of the Moscow Exchange), businessman Ivan Tavrin, Avet Mirakyan (founder of Insite), Denys Frolov (co-owner of Astra Group), and Armen Sarkisyan (owner of S8 Capital group). Additionally, sanctions were imposed on companies from China, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, Israel, the Central African Republic, and the UAE