Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1881, Natalia Goncharova, Russian theatrical costume and set designer, painter and illustrator (died 1962) was born. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1960, Orlyonok, the main Young Pioneer camp of the Russian SFSR, is founded. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. 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 Empty Tank (And What This Means)
For the first time, millions of Russians are feeling the war in their everyday lives. Drones are flying overhead with little resistance and turning oil refineries into fireballs. The result is that they are short on fuel and need to queue up in long lines for gasoline. What’s worse is they realize they can no longer afford the luxury of ignorance and indifference about their war on Ukraine.
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Hot Air
· Jun 27, 2026
The Lack of Gasoline is Getting to Russians
The Lack of Gasoline is Getting to Russians
South China Morning Post
· Jul 11, 2026
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...
RedState
· Jul 9, 2026
Back to Basics: Gas-Poor Russia's New Demand for Actual Horsepower
Back to Basics: Gas-Poor Russia's New Demand for Actual Horsepower
Off The Press
· Jul 5, 2026
Zelensky declares ‘Russia has lost the Black Sea’
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on July 4 that Russia has “lost the Black Sea,” while footage released from a meeting with Ukraine’s Naval Forces revealed updated figures on damage inflicted on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet since the start of the full-scale invasion. Speaking during events marking Ukraine’s Navy Day, Zelenskyy credited the country’s Naval []...Click to read more
The Independent
· Jul 9, 2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv hits 12 Russian oil tankers as Putin grapples with nation-wide fuel shortages
Kyiv has amped up its attacks on Russian tankers in recent days
TASS
· Jul 10, 2026
If Russia has no fleet providing security, it will not exist — Kremlin aide
Nikolay Patrushev also said that Russia needs a strong merchant fleet
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Related coverage for "Russia’s Empty Tank (And What This Means)": Hot Air — The Lack of Gasoline is Getting to Russians. South China Morning Post — Russia’s diesel export ban deals fresh blow to strained energy market. RedState — Back to Basics: Gas-Poor Russia's New Demand for Actual Horsepower. Off The Press — Zelensky declares ‘Russia has lost the Black Sea’. The Independent — Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv hits 12 Russian oil tankers as Putin grapples with nation-wide fuel shortages. TASS — If Russia has no fleet providing security, it will not exist — Kremlin aide