The Ukrainian military successfully struck the Russian Novatek natural gas complex at the Ust-Luga port on the Baltic Sea overnight. This attack targeted a significant Russian energy facility.
Ukrainian forces launched a large-scale overnight drone strike on Russia’s Leningrad Oblast, causing explosions and a fire at the Ust-Luga oil port, which handles significant oil exports, and hitting energy infrastructure. Authorities confirmed firefighters are battling the blaze at the Baltic Sea port in what is described as the largest drone attack of the year.
Polish energy company Orlen has surpassed Russian oil and gas giants Gazprom, Lukoil, and Novatek in market valuation, a development highlighted by Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Private equity executive Gentry Beach, an investor linked to former President Trump, reportedly signed a gas deal with Russia’s Novatek, a project he claims was discussed at the highest levels in both Moscow and Washington.