Ukraine War Enters 'A New Phase'
The Ukraine war is reportedly entering a new phase as Russia considers limiting exports of diesel and jet fuel. This decision is seen as a response to Ukraine's effective drone campaign targeting Russian logistics and energy production. Analysts suggest that the conflict has shifted, with Ukraine gaining an advantage in intermediate-range strikes and inflicting significant losses on Russian forces.
- ▪Russia is contemplating an export ban on diesel and jet fuel due to falling refinery run rates amid Ukraine's attacks.
- ▪Ukraine's drone campaign has been increasingly effective, leading to higher Russian casualties and logistical challenges.
- ▪Analysts indicate that the war has shifted, with Ukraine now systematically targeting Russian fuel trucks.
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Ukraine War Enters 'A New Phase' Stephen Green | 11:30 AM on May 27, 2026 AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson "Russia is considering limiting exports of diesel and jet fuel," Bloomberg and other sources reported Tuesday, "as refinery run rates fall to multi-year lows amid Ukraine’s escalating attacks." An Interfax source claimed that the decision to ban exports is at "an advanced stage," but no date has been set. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_3"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_3"]]) }); If it comes to pass, that would be bad for diesel prices and inflation right here at home, but worse for Moscow's finances.
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