Energy
Sergei Sobyanin announced that two drones were shot down by air defense forces near Moscow. UAVs continue to attack Russia.
The oil company Lukoil intends to sell its foreign assets after the US Treasury Department imposed sanctions. Consideration of proposals from potential buyers has already begun.
The Trump administration has informed its German counterparts that it is considering granting a non-renewable, limited general license for Rosneft Deutschland.
Former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara has been sentenced to two years in prison and fined for a social media post in which he criticized military leaders. Human rights organizations consider the verdict part of a crackdown on dissent.
OPEC+ is preparing a moderate increase in oil production of 137,000 barrels per day in December, as part of a phased restoration of volumes. This decision takes into account the oversupply and falling demand in China, as well as the desire to regain lost market share.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that Ukraine is in a better position after new US sanctions against the Russian oil industry. These measures, along with the EU package, weaken Russia's economy and its ability to wage war.
Alassane Ouattara won a fourth presidential term in Côte d'Ivoire, securing 89. 8% of the votes with a turnout of 50.1%. His victory occurred without the participation of major opposition candidates, raising concerns about democratic processes.
Tomorrow, October 28, from 08:00 to 22:00, electricity will be cut off for 1-2 queues of consumers in Ukraine. The restrictions are related to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
The volume of oil on global tankers has reached 1. 4 billion barrels, the highest figure since 2016. Experts predict a further decline in prices due to record reserves and increased production.
Companies from Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are involved in a large-scale scheme to supply fuel to Russia's shadow fleet, having carried out 286 refueling operations. This activity is a gross violation of the sanctions regime, undermining the effectiveness of Western restrictions.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with Pope Leo XIV and asked him to support Hungary's anti-war efforts. Orban will also discuss with Trump the impact of US sanctions against Russian oil companies.
President Zelenskyy announced that at the Staff meeting, new defense needs were identified, along with tasks for working with partners on air defense supplies. The necessary systems are available from partners, so Ukrainian diplomacy must more actively prepare relevant decisions.
President Zelenskyy held a Staff meeting where tasks were set to expand the geography of long-range weapons use. Russian oil refining is already paying a tangible price for the war, and will pay an even higher one.
Russian troops attacked an energy facility in Koriukivka district, Chernihiv region. A number of border settlements were left without electricity, and a civilian was wounded.
Ukrainians have a negative attitude towards the idea of reducing the number of pharmacies, believing that this will limit access to medicines and lead to price increases. prices. In their opinion, such an initiative could lead to shortages and market monopolization, endangering public health.
Emergency blackouts on October 27 were introduced due to unexpectedly high electricity consumption. Subsequently, they will be replaced by hourly blackout schedules that will be in effect during peak consumption periods.
Greek tanker companies are refusing to work with Russian oil companies after sanctions imposed by the administration of US President Donald Trump. This has led to a reduction in Russian oil exports and an increase in the cost of transporting Urals crude.
Norway's military intelligence confirmed that Russia tested the nuclear-capable Burevestnik cruise missile last week. The launch took place from the Novaya Zemlya archipelago in the Barents Sea.
US President Donald Trump began his Asian tour with a royal reception in Japan, where he met with Emperor Naruhito and discussed economic and defense issues. A key moment of the trip will be a meeting with Xi Jinping to discuss a trade truce and Russia's war against Ukraine.
DTEK updated power outage schedules for Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk region for October 27. This is due to the difficult situation in the energy system and the power outage in 54 settlements in Dnipropetrovsk region due to bad weather.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and US President Donald Trump will meet next week to discuss the impact of American sanctions against Russian oil companies. Hungary is assessing the legal and physical impact of the new restrictions imposed by the Trump administration.
Mali's authorities have suspended schooling for two weeks due to a severe fuel shortage caused by a rebel blockade. The country has signed an agreement with Russia for the supply of 160-200 thousand tons of oil and agricultural products.
Why the National Bank is preventing a sharp fall of the national currency and what will happen to the dollar.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy predicts that new US sanctions against Russian oil companies could cut oil exports by 50%, leading to Russia losing up to $5 billion monthly. He also notes the rise of anti-American rhetoric in Russian media after these sanctions were imposed.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that pressure on Russia through strikes on its military and energy facilities will force Putin to negotiate. He noted that Ukraine needs long-range missiles, but they will not have to be used immediately.
US President Donald Trump is using trade talks, tariff threats, and verbal rebukes to encourage countries to abandon their renewable energy commitments. This promotes the purchase of more American oil and liquefied natural gas.
The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of the occupiers' frontline fuel depot and oil storage facility in the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk region. On the night of October 27, SOF drones successfully struck Russian army supply facilities when the tanks were full.
An Italian court has given the green light to the extradition to Germany of a suspect in the Nord Stream case. The lawyer for the accused Ukrainian confirmed the decision.
On October 27, stabilization electricity outage schedules were applied in Kyiv by order of "Ukrenergo", as reported by DTEK. Outage schedules for users, divided into groups, appeared online.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has identified 68 new foreign components in missiles and UAVs used by Russia to attack Ukrainian energy infrastructure. These components were found in weapons used during the October 22 attack and originate from various countries, including the USA, China, Switzerland, Japan, and Taiwan.