Ukraine Energy Infrastructure Attack: Russia Launches Massive Assault
- * Zelenskyy's Plea for Sanctions: ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urging the US, Europe, and the G7 to increase pressure on Russia, especially regarding oil and gas trade.
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* Zelenskyy’s Plea for Sanctions: ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urging the US, Europe, and the G7 to increase pressure on Russia, especially regarding oil and gas trade. He believes stronger sanctions are needed to weaken Russia’s ability to wage war.
* US Waiver for Hungary: The United States has granted Hungary a waiver from sanctions, allowing it to continue importing Russian oil and gas for another year without penalty.
* Drone Attack in Russia: Three Ukrainian drones struck an electric substation in the Vologda region of Russia (north of Moscow, 1,900km from Ukraine).Authorities are assessing the damage, but electricity supply remains uninterrupted.
* Continued Western Tech Supply to Russia: Russia is still managing to acquire microelectronics from Western countries, despite sanctions.
