Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi rejected US President Donald Trump's proposal to stop purchasing Russian oil and gas. Supplies from Russia account for about 9% of Japan's total LNG imports.
Climate change has led to a 23% increase in heat-related deaths since the 1990s, reaching 546,000 cases annually. Air pollution from fossil fuels and wildfires causes 2.5 million deaths each year.
The tanker Furia, carrying Russian Urals oil to India, turned back in the Baltic Sea. This happened after the US tightened sanctions against Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil, which may indicate disruptions in oil trade between the countries.
During the night, the enemy attacked energy facilities in Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Odesa regions. Today, hourly blackout schedules will be in effect in some regions of Ukraine from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced the construction of seven supercomputers for the US Department of Energy and orders worth $500 billion. The company also expressed its desire to restore its presence in the Chinese market, despite current restrictions.
In Odesa region, the enemy launched a massive attack on civilian infrastructure at night. Damage to energy and transport facilities has been recorded, and one person has been injured.
On the night of October 29, drones attacked two oil refineries and one petrochemical plant in Russia. Strikes were recorded in Mari El, Stavropol Krai, and Ulyanovsk Oblast, with no civilian casualties.
Brent crude futures fell 7 cents to $64. 33 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 7 cents to $60.08.
The Russian authorities are preparing a reform of electricity tariffs, which will lead to price increases for the population. This will save 160 billion rubles at the expense of vulnerable segments of the population.
An oil depot in Novospassk, Ulyanovsk region, Russia, has been attacked, local public pages confirm. The attack on the NS-Oil JSC facility is ongoing.
US President Donald Trump will tighten sanctions against Russia to force Putin to the negotiating table to end the war in Ukraine. US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said this is just the beginning of pressure on the Russian Federation.
The European diesel fuel market is experiencing price increases due to US sanctions against Russian oil companies and refinery disruptions. The premium of diesel futures compared to Brent crude oil contracts has reached a 20-month high.
In Khmelnytskyi, the search continues for a woman born in 1973 under the rubble of a building where an explosion occurred. Various versions of the explosion are being considered, including the detonation of an explosive device; 32 residents will need to be relocated.
On October 29, electricity supply restrictions will be in effect in certain regions of Ukraine from 08:00 to 22:00. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
The heating season has begun in Ukraine, and heat has already been supplied to 13 regions. Kyiv, Poltava, and Sumy are joining the heating system, despite enemy attacks on energy facilities.
In Rio de Janeiro, at least 20 people, including two police officers, have died during a large-scale operation against organized crime. This event occurred just days before international events related to the global climate summit COP30.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed to ensure 100% financing of gas imports, of which 70% has already been accumulated. The Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Energy are to implement agreements with Germany, Norway, Italy, the Netherlands, and the European Commission regarding the financing and supply of equipment for electricity generation.
Norway, the Netherlands, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are forming a coalition to support Ukraine's energy sector. The Netherlands will also allocate 25 million euros for energy support.
President Zelenskyy stated that the Netherlands is ready to become the first country to open a tribunal against Russian war criminals. The Dutch Foreign Minister also announced the allocation of 25 million euros to Ukraine for energy support.
Today, Ukrenergo repairmen work in conditions of increased danger, because the enemy often deliberately strikes at brigades that go to facilities damaged after an attack. Basic life-saving skills are simply necessary in such a case.
The Netherlands will allocate 25 million euros in financial aid to Ukraine for energy support. This was stated by the country's Foreign Minister, David Van Weel, during a briefing in Kyiv.
The average daily volume of oil transshipment from Russian ports in the four weeks to October 26 was 3. 72 million barrels, which is 70 thousand barrels less. The decline is due to weather conditions and a reassessment of purchasing plans after US sanctions.
Ukrenergo CEO Vitaliy Zaichenko reported that the third level of protection has not been implemented at any of the company's facilities. At one of the facilities, protection level 2+ has been introduced, which involves concealing control systems underground.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó was in Minsk on Tuesday, where he used Russian in his speech during the Eurasian conference. The Budapest representative met with the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry, after which he announced Russia's openness to a summit with the United States.
The US government, Brookfield Asset Management, and Cameco Corporation have entered into a strategic partnership with Westinghouse Electric Company. The goal is to revitalize America's nuclear industry, build new reactors, and ensure energy independence.
Kyiv will start the heating season in the housing stock from October 29 due to lower temperatures and to save energy. The deployment of the heating system will take up to 7 days.
Chinese company Shandong Yulong Petrochemical is increasing imports of Russian oil to compensate for supply disruptions after the imposition of sanctions by Great Britain. The plant plans to purchase 15 batches of Russian oil in November, which will be a record volume.
The European Union has significantly increased imports of diesel and jet fuel from other countries, preparing for restrictions on petroleum products produced from Russian crude oil. From October 1 to 20, almost 1.9 million barrels of fuel arrived at EU ports, which could become a monthly record.
The US provided a letter acknowledging that Rosneft's operations in Germany were fully separated from the Russian parent company.
The heating season has begun in residential buildings in Ukraine, with 13 regions already connecting to heat supply. Over 55% of social infrastructure facilities, including kindergartens and educational institutions, have already been connected to heat.
