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Russia said it would protect oil refineries better after several were struck by Ukrainian drones. Ukraine continues to hit the facilities, despite U.S. warnings against such attacks, as it launches larger and larger drone swarms. Beyond a morale boost for Ukraine, the effects are moderate so far.
Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian oil refineries are causing disruptions and challenging Russia's ability to defend its critical energy infrastructure.
The EU bought €1.1bn (£940m) worth of laundered Russian oil last year despite sanctions, human rights group Global Witness has claimed.
Cars, lorries, aircraft and even military vehicles across the EU and UK may be running partly on Russian oil
Despite imposed sanctions over the war in Ukraine, millions of barrels of fuel derived from Russian oil continue to be imported into the U.K., BBC reports citing findings by Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air as well as Global Witness.