Focus on Govt of Russia
Russia forms an emergency task force as Kerch Strait oil spill continues to spread
An emergency team arrives in Russia's Krasnodar as the Kerch Strait oil spill from tankers spreads after a month.
Russia says it will continue oil and gas projects despite US sanctions
Russia slams new US oil and gas sanctions as a hostile move, vowing to press on with energy projects and foreign policy responses.
Russian oil firm shrugs off sanctions, insurer says dodgy operators will profit
US sanctions target Russian oil giants; Gazpromneft and Ingosstrakh claim resilience, warn of negative market fallout.
US, UK unveil widespread sanctions against Russia’s energy sector
US and UK sanction Russia’s energy giants, including Gazprom Neft, just days before Joe Biden’s term ends.
Black Sea oil spill widens, Russian authorities say
Approximately 2,400 metric tons of oil products have spilled into the sea since Dec. 15.
Russian plant fire rages on, 24 hours after Ukrainian attack
"It takes a certain amount of time to complete the burnout process. The situation is under control."
Russia-appointed officials in Crimea declare emergency as oil spill reaches Sevastopol
Russia-occupied Crimea declares emergency after oil is detected on the peninsula's largest city.
Russia clears beaches after Black Sea oil spill, declares emergency in Crimea
The oil leaked from two ageing tankers that were hit by a storm on Dec. 15.
Moscow-backed enclave in Moldova feels pain from lack of Russian gas
Russia cuts gas to Transdniestria, crippling Moldova’s energy and escalating regional tensions amid EU gas supply struggles.
Russian court tells Yandex to hide images of oil refinery after Ukrainian attacks, TASS says
Ukraine has staged numerous strikes on Russian oil storage facilities and refineries, responding to Moscow's February 2022 invasion.
