Zelensky Criticises U.S. Move to Extend Russian Oil Waiver TEC News April 19, 2026 The Ukrainian president pointed to more than 110 vessels allegedly in use by Russia to bypass restrictions.
Washington Easing Russia Oil Sanctions Exposes Limits of Brussels’ Energy Strategy Javier Villamor March 13, 2026 The temporary waiver granted by the U.S. shows that decoupling was never total and that the stability of the system still depends on Russia.
Hungary to Increase Oil Exports to Serbia Amid Refinery Sanctions TEC News / AFP November 26, 2025 A Budapest initiative aims to boost Belgrade, which faces a potential shutdown of its Pančevo refinery as U.S. sanctions bite Russian-owned assets.
Trump Exempts Pipelines Supplying Hungary From Russia Sanctions TEC News November 8, 2025 “Hungary will continue to have the lowest energy prices in Europe,” PM Viktor Orbán said.
Germany’s Rosneft Excluded from U.S. Sanctions Lukács Fux October 28, 2025 Berlin says state-run refineries are now independent from the Russian energy company, Rosneft, and remain crucial for Germany’s fuel supply.
India’s Russian Oil Imports Drop 8% as Sanctions Loom Lukács Fux October 28, 2025 The International Energy Agency says India bought 1.9 million barrels of oil per day in the first nine months of 2025, which is 40% of Russia’s total exports.
Disrupting Trump’s Trust in Orbán: Establishment Media “Deliberately Distorts” Hungarian PM’s Comments Michael Curzon October 28, 2025 Newspapers are trying to force strains between Washington and Budapest. But Trump himself is aware of the media’s many tricks.
Lukoil To Sell Foreign Assets in Response to U.S. Sanctions TEC News / AFP October 28, 2025 American firms are prohibited from doing business with Russia’s top two oil companies.
Germany Seeks Exemption from U.S. Sanctions Over Key Russian-Owned Refinery TEC News / AFP October 27, 2025 The closure of the refinery would be “a catastrophic blow” to the region’s economy.
Coalition of the Willing Rallies Behind War, Not Solutions Zolta Győri October 24, 2025 The top level meeting in London ended with all leaders pledging to send more money and weapons to the front.
