Russia bans Oscar-winning film 'Mr Nobody Against Putin'

A court alleges that the documentary promoted "negative attitudes" about the Russian government and the war in Ukraine.

Turkish Oil Tanker Hit by Drones in Black Sea Near Istanbul - Bloomberg.com

Turkish Oil Tanker Hit by Drones in Black Sea Near Istanbul  Bloomberg.com

‘A toxic punch’: fears Russia’s war is pushing the Black Sea and its dolphins past tipping point

As species vanish and the unique ecosystem radically changes, Ukrainian scientists can only wait until it is safe to properly assess the damage In the embattled harbours of Odesa, a scientific vessel lists in its mooring. No one has been able to take a look at the damage to the Boris Alexander from Russian drones and shelling that have hit the port city over the past four years of war in Ukraine. It is too dangerous, just as no one has been able to fully monitor the damage the war is doing to...

By Tracy McVeigh in Kyiv

‘My phone is a brick’: Russians scramble for information as data blocked

As Ukrainian drones rain down, authorities have implemented blackouts citing ‘security concerns’.

Russia has lost 40% of oil export capacity – Reuters

At least 40% of Russia's oil export capacity is at a halt as a result of Ukrainian drone attacks, the seizure of tankers and damage to the Druzhba pipeline.

By Andrii Muravskyi

Why Aleksandra Goryachkina, who prioritized humanities over Maths, is Russia’s big hope to reclaim world title

Tanker carrying Russian oil hit by drone in Black Sea near Turkey - The Straits Times

Tanker carrying Russian oil hit by drone in Black Sea near Turkey  The Straits Times

UK authorises military to board Russian shadow fleet tankers

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday he had authorised the military to board and detain Russian ships in British waters to disrupt a network of vessels that his government says enables Moscow to export oil despite Western sanctions. The decision comes as other European nations, including France, Belgium and Sweden, have stepped up efforts […]

Russian Oil Arrives As Philippines Battles 'Energy Emergency'

Sara Sky, believed to be the first shipment of Russian oil to the Philippines in five years, was reportedly seen at a port just outside Manila.

Russian farmers complain of mobile internet shutdowns amid spring planting

Ukrainian drone strike near Finland highlights growing reach

Russian port fires are worsening Finnish air quality in border areas.

Chelyabinsk Judge Bans Distribution of Oscar-Winning ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ in Russia

A judge in the Ural Mountains city upheld a request from the state prosecutor’s office to have the film removed from three online video platforms.

Scientists flag risks to Aegean as Black Sea inflow weakens - eKathimerini.com

Scientists flag risks to Aegean as Black Sea inflow weakens  eKathimerini.com

Top official says terror-free Türkiye will succeed despite war

Efkan Ala, deputy chair of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party), said on Thursday that the terror-free Türkiye initiative for disarmament of the terrorist group PKK...

Hungary To Halt Gas Deliveries To Ukraine Over Its Energy 'Blackmail': Orban

Hungary To Halt Gas Deliveries To Ukraine Over Its Energy 'Blackmail': Orban Hungary is moving to choke off gas flows to Ukraine, escalating an energy standoff after Kiev halted Russian oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline. Prime Minister Viktor Orban in a fresh social media video address reiterated that Ukraine has blocked the Soviet-era route for a month, and he newly warned: "As long as Ukraine does not provide oil, it will not receive gas from Hungary," according to a transl...

By Tyler Durden

Area near one of Russia's biggest oil refineries damaged by Ukrainian drones, official says - The Star

Area near one of Russia's biggest oil refineries damaged by Ukrainian drones, official says  The Star

Zelensky: Pressure on Russia insufficient from both U.S. and Europe

Against the backdrop of escalating tensions in the Middle East and a shift in the allies’ focus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the West is not exerting enough pressure on Russia and that there is a risk of waning support for Kyiv.

Confiscate Russian oil, Zelensky urges EU

Ukrainian President Zelensky calls on the EU to pass laws to block Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ ships and confiscate Russian oil to reduce Moscow’s leverage. Read More: https://punchng.com/confiscate-russian-oil-zelensky-urges-eu/

By Punch Newspapers

Expert: Ukraine's recent Baltic Sea attacks sign of new capabilities

Ukraine's successful strikes on Russia's Baltic Sea ports and an oil refinery are painful for the Russian side and show that the Ukrainian armed forces have acquired new capabilities, security expert Rainer Saks said.

Zakharova: Georgia’s Prosperity Lies ‘Not in Confrontation, But in Cooperation With Russia”

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that she believes Tbilisi is beginning to understand that the “key” to Georgia’s prosperity lies “not in confrontation, but in cooperation with Russia” when discussing the prospects for political dialogue between the two countries. She made this comment during a March 25 press conference in response to a …

By Civil.ge