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Ukraine to stop energy strikes only with verified Russia compliance

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 11:26 PM UTC · How we work

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Russia Launches Drones

U.S. President Donald Trump said Ukraine and Russia have agreed to stop striking each other's energy facilities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv would cease strikes only if partners guarantee Russia’s genuine compliance.
On September 15, 2026, Russia launched 200 drones against Ukrainian cities, killing two civilians despite the truce claim.
On September 15, 2026, Ukraine struck the Syzran refinery in Russia’s Samara region, sparking a fire.

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IEA Reports Output

The International Energy Agency reports Russian refinery output fell to 8 million barrels per day, a 30% drop since last year.
Russia’s July diesel export ban cut global seaborne diesel supplies by about 1.6 million barrels per day.
Benchmark diesel prices rose 60% after the ban, pushing U.S. retail diesel above $6 per gallon.
Western sanctions limit Russia’s access to specialised refinery equipment, extending repair timelines for damaged crude distillation units.

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Russia Launches Drones

U.S. President Donald Trump said Ukraine and Russia have agreed to stop striking each other's energy facilities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv would cease strikes only if partners guarantee Russia’s genuine compliance.
On September 15, 2026, Russia launched 200 drones against Ukrainian cities, killing two civilians despite the truce claim.
On September 15, 2026, Ukraine struck the Syzran refinery in Russia’s Samara region, sparking a fire.

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