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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused Ukraine of deliberately blocking Russian oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline, while Ukraine denies these allegations and claims Russia has attacked the pipeline.

The Nigerian police chief has committed to ensuring the protection of oil sector facilities during a meeting with lawmakers.

Ukrainian forces have conducted strikes on a Russian oil refinery and logistics facilities in occupied Donetsk, disrupting military operations.

Local authorities report a significant attack on oil facilities in the Krasnodar region of Russia attributed to Ukrainian drones.

Ukrainian drones have reportedly conducted strikes on an oil depot and other facilities in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, causing injuries and damage.

The Lukoil oil refinery in Volgograd, Russia, has ceased operations following a drone strike that damaged its facilities.

The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed military strikes on the Volgograd oil refinery and various Russian military installations amid ongoing conflict.

Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy facilities resulted in over 1 trillion rubles in damages to the Russian oil sector in 2025, according to a pro-Kremlin newspaper.

Russian attacks have damaged the facilities of Ukraine's state oil and gas company Naftogaz for the second consecutive day, according to the company’s CEO.

Individuals J.V. and V.R., along with a corporate entity, are suspected of organizing the supply of prohibited goods to oil refining facilities in Russia, allegedly in violation of international sanctions.

Chevron and the private equity fund Quantum Capital Group have proposed to acquire all international assets of Lukoil, valued at $22 billion, which includes production facilities, refineries, fuel storage, and over 2,000 gas stations across multiple regions.

Fighting between Russia and Ukraine persists, as both sides exchange attacks resulting in casualties, despite international efforts to end the war.

Ukrainian drones attacked oil facilities and a residential building in Tver, Russia, resulting in one death and two injuries amidst widespread explosions in several regions.

Ukrainian officials report that Russia launched five missile attacks on Kharkiv and targeted a U.S.-owned agricultural firm in Dnipro, damaging energy infrastructure and causing a sunflower oil spill.

Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA has started to cut oil production due to U.S. sanctions halting exports, resulting in tanks piling up in storage facilities.

Venezuela's oil facilities, including wells and refineries, remain operational and undamaged following American attacks, according to sources from the state energy company PDVSA, though the La Guaira port has suffered significant damage.

Russia and Ukraine continue their drone warfare into the New Year, with Ukraine attacking Russian oil facilities on New Year's Eve.