Kaluga and Zabaykalsky are restoring gasoline limits as refinery strikes deepen Russia's fuel crisis and pressure logistics-heavy startups.
Russia is expected at the G20 energy meeting in Houston, putting energy security and sanctions risk in focus for startups and investors.
US Senate approves expansive sanctions package targeting Russia's officials and energy sector, signaling tighter transatlantic cooperation and impacting global tech and VC landscapes.
Ukrainian and Serbian presidents meet in Belgrade to discuss economic and energy cooperation, potentially impacting regional startups and investment flows.
Russia extends the sale of lower-grade Euro-2 to Euro-4 fuels until 2027 to address supply disruptions caused by attacks on refineries, impacting innovation and startup opportunities in the energy tech sector.
The Ukrainian Security Service has conducted a 40-day operation targeting over 100 Russian strategic sites, including military and energy infrastructure, aiming to weaken Russia’s war capacity.
Russia's oil and gas revenues for July could rise 60% year-on-year amid higher global prices, offering mixed effects on the nation’s tech startups and venture capital ecosystem.
Russia's petroleum product production index fell nearly 22% in June 2026 amid Ukrainian drone strikes and geopolitical tensions, impacting fuel supply and sparking shifts in energy tech opportunities.
The IMF approved a €604 million disbursement to Ukraine under the EFF program, supporting economic stability amid delays in key reforms impacting the country's innovation ecosystem.
Ukraine's parliament prepares to confirm Sergei Koretsky as prime minister, signaling shifts in energy policy and tech sector governance that could impact startups and venture capital.
US airstrikes on Iran following attacks in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt vital oil and tech supply routes, heightening risks for startups and venture capital in energy-linked sectors.
Ukrainian drone strikes have forced the Saratov oil refinery in Russia to halt operations, disrupting fuel supply and highlighting risks and opportunities for energy startups and investors.
Gazprom has signed a contract with Russia's Defense Ministry to create mobile units for guarding gas infrastructure, enabling employees to combine civilian jobs with reserve military duties.
Russia permits continued circulation of Euro-3 standard fuel until 2026 amid refinery disruptions, impacting energy startups and innovation in the domestic market.
The US has extended a temporary license allowing Serbian oil company NIS to operate under sanctions as Gazprom's stake sale deadline is extended, impacting regional energy and investment dynamics.
The US and Iran have agreed to a temporary ceasefire until June 30 ahead of talks in Qatar on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and regional stability.
US airstrikes on Iranian military sites escalate tensions after attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, affecting regional security and global energy markets.
US-Iran military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz disrupt shipping and risk destabilizing the Middle East’s growing tech startup ecosystem amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Ukrainian drone attacks on Crimea set fires at Kerch port and Sevastopol, impacting critical infrastructure and raising concerns for regional tech and logistics sectors.
Bulgaria plans to veto the EU’s new sanctions on Russia, citing risks to its economy and energy sector, potentially impacting the nation's tech investment climate.
The US has sanctioned Cuba's state oil company CUPET, intensifying economic pressure that impacts the island's energy sector and startup ecosystem.
Renewed US-Iran military actions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz threaten regional stability and could impact venture capital and innovation in Middle East tech startups.
US Treasury extends deadline for MOL to negotiate purchase of Gazprom's stake in Serbian oil company NIS, impacting energy sector and investment landscape.
A US-mediated ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon signals a critical step toward stabilizing the region, potentially unlocking new opportunities for tech startups and venture capital investment.
Drone attacks on oil facilities in Russia’s Rostov and Saratov regions caused fires and infrastructure damage, threatening local startups and raising investor concerns.
Russia plans temporary export bans on diesel and aviation kerosene to stabilize fuel supply amid refinery shutdowns caused by drone attacks, impacting energy and tech sectors.
Lukoil's NORSI refinery halved output after a Ukrainian drone strike, impacting Russia’s oil refining capacity and highlighting vulnerabilities in energy infrastructure.
The UK issues an unlimited license to import diesel and jet fuel refined from Russian oil in third countries, impacting energy supply, startup costs, and the venture landscape.
Russian missile and drone strikes damage Ukrainian port and energy infrastructure, raising concerns about impacts on the country's tech startups and innovation ecosystem.
The US has ended its short-term easing of sanctions on Russian oil exports, affecting global energy markets and raising implications for tech startups and VC funding in energy innovation.
Putin names former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as preferred EU negotiator for Ukraine conflict talks, highlighting geopolitical risks impacting European tech and venture capital.
Germany plans to transfer a gas-fired power plant formerly serving Nord Stream to Ukraine, supporting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure amid shifting geopolitical and energy dynamics.
The US Treasury will not renew exemptions allowing purchase of Russian and Iranian oil products at sea, tightening sanctions with consequences for energy markets and startups.
The US has extended its suspension of sanctions on Russian oil exports until May 16, affecting global energy markets and creating new dynamics for energy-related startups and investors.
Russian drone strikes on Chernihiv's infrastructure have caused blackouts, threatening the city's tech startups and innovation ecosystem reliant on stable power.