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Saturday, April 18
US renews Russian oil sanctions waiver for 1 month, days after signaling it would not do so
The effective extension of the waiver comes just two days after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters that the Trump administration "will not be renewing the general license on Russian oil," as well as another waiver on Iranian oil.
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil depot in occupied Crimea
Ukrainian drones reportedly struck an oil depot in the city of Sevastopol in occupied Crimea overnight on April 18, Russian Telegram media channels reported.
Saturday, April 18
Ukraine wins debt relief and IMF flexibility in DC — but growth outlook dims
WASHINGTON — Ukraine secured two wins in Washington, D.C. this week, including an extension of a debt repayment freeze, as well as signals that the International Monetary Fund would be open to easing some of the tougher elements of the fund's $8.1 loan program to Kyiv. Kyiv signed a deal with international partners to suspend debt service due by Ukraine until the end of February 2030, extending a previous arrangement reached in 2023, the finance ministry said on April 17. The fund also signale
Russia begins development of major manganese deposit in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Russia is moving to develop a major manganese deposit in occupied parts of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Russian media reported on April 17.
Iran threatens to shut Strait of Hormuz if US naval blockade persists
Iran signaled on April 17 that access through the Strait of Hormuz remains conditional, despite earlier claims that the key shipping route was open.
Ukraine war latest: Over 600 attacks on enlistment officers recorded since start of full-scale war, police say
Key developments on April 17: * Over 620 attacks on enlistment officers recorded since start of full-scale war, police say * Ukrainian forces contain Russian attempts to advance near Vovchansk, military says * Oil prices plummet as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' * New roads, artillery positions built in Belarus near Ukraine border, Zelensky says * Ukraine brings back almost 20 children from Russian-occupied territories, Russia over past week At least 620 attacks against enli
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The Tuapse Oil Refinery, a Rosneft facility, is one of the 10 largest refineries in Russia.
