Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1855, Pavel Nakhimov, Russian admiral (born 1802) passed away. In 1861, Anton Arensky, Russian pianist, composer, and educator (died 1906) was born. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1945, Boris Galerkin, Russian mathematician and engineer (born 1871) passed away. In 1960, Orlyonok, the main Young Pioneer camp of the Russian SFSR, is founded. In 1961, Heikko Glöde, German footballer and manager was born. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Russia’s diesel export ban deals fresh blow to strained energy market
Russia’s decision to ban diesel exports this week has roiled global energy markets, exacerbating shortages of the industrial fuel and sending prices soaring, even in countries that no longer buy the fuel from Moscow. Diesel accounts for the largest share of global oil consumption and soaring prices can ripple through the global economy given its wide range of uses, from industrial machinery and farm equipment to heavy transport and electricity generation. Supply has remained tight for years due...
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The Kyiv Independent
· Jul 9, 2026
Putin calls for Crimea fuel subsidies as Ukraine once again hammers shadow fleet
On the same day Putin spoke, the Russian government announced it would ban the export of diesel fuel until at least the end of the month.
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 11, 2026
Russian Diesel Export Ban Sends Global Fuel Prices Higher
Russia's decision to ban diesel exports last week has disrupted global fuel markets, deepening concerns over tightening supplies and driving diesel prices sharply higher, even in regions that stopped importing Russian fuel years ago.
Kyiv Post
· Jul 8, 2026
Russia Bans Diesel Exports as Ukrainian Strikes Intensify Fuel Crisis
Russia has temporarily banned diesel exports in an effort to stabilize a deepening fuel crisis triggered by sustained Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the move aims to boost domestic supplies, with the ban in place until July 31. Most Russian regions now face rationing or shortages, forcing authorities to cap sales and prompting long lines at gas stations, while Putin downplays the situation as “not critical.”
Bloomberg
· Jul 8, 2026
Russia Bans Diesel Exports After Ukraine’s Refinery Attacks
Russia banned exports of diesel to avoid domestic shortages after a flurry of attacks by Ukrainian drones on the nation’s refineries. International prices for the fuel surged.
Al-Monitor
· Jul 8, 2026
Russia bans diesel exports to ensure domestic supply after targeted Ukrainian drone strikes
MOSCOW, July 8 (Reuters) - Russia introduced a ban on diesel exports on Wednesday as part of a raft of measures to support the domestic fuel market after systematic Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries triggered shortages and price spikes in some regions. Drivers in many regions are facing hours-long lines to refuel, as intensifying Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure squeeze supplies of diesel and gasoline.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 10, 2026
Russia larang eksport diesel tangani krisis bahan api
MOSCOW: Russia mengharamkan eksport diesel dalam usaha menstabilkan krisis bekalan bahan api yang semakin memburuk susulan peningkatan serangan Ukraine terhadap infrastruktur tenaga negara itu. Langkah yang berkuat kuasa kelmarin dibuat selepas beberapa wilayah di Russia dilaporkan mengalami kekurangan bekalan bahan api. Lebih 90 peratus daripadanya berdepan catuan atau gangguan bekalan sejak Jun, menurut laporan media ... Read more The post Russia larang eksport diesel tangani krisis bahan api appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
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Related coverage for "Russia’s diesel export ban deals fresh blow to strained energy market": The Kyiv Independent — Putin calls for Crimea fuel subsidies as Ukraine once again hammers shadow fleet. Sada Elbalad — Russian Diesel Export Ban Sends Global Fuel Prices Higher. Kyiv Post — Russia Bans Diesel Exports as Ukrainian Strikes Intensify Fuel Crisis. Bloomberg — Russia Bans Diesel Exports After Ukraine’s Refinery Attacks. Al-Monitor — Russia bans diesel exports to ensure domestic supply after targeted Ukrainian drone strikes. Utusan Malaysia — Russia larang eksport diesel tangani krisis bahan api