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⚡️ Putin restricts publication of Russian refinery, energy data amid Ukrainian strikes.

The Kyiv Independent · Sep 29, 2026, 12:58 AM UTC

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Sept. 28 restricting access to data on the country's oil refineries and energy exports amid an intensifying Ukrainian campaign against Russia's oil infrastructure.

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⚡️ Ukrnafta installs concrete shelters at Kyiv gas stations amid Russian attacks.

The shelters will initially be installed at stations in densely populated areas and near major roads and will be available to anyone nearby, Ukrnafta CEO Bohdan Kukura said.Read original ↗

World · The Kyiv Independent

⚡️ Ukrainian Chess Federation blasts presidential aide after accepting FIDE position alongside a Russian, urges SBU probe.

The Ukrainian Chess Federation (UCF) issued a protest on Sept. 28 after Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to the Presidential Office, accepted the title of vice president at the…Read original ↗

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Watch: US journalist Evan Gershkovich describes being detained by Russian agents

He was arrested in Russia in 2023 and later sentenced to 16 years on espionage charges.Read original ↗

World · Nikkei Asia

Nidec to sell electronic parts unit to Carlyle amid restructuring

KYOTO, Japan/TOKYO -- Japanese motor maker Nidec has entered final-stage talks to sell electronic parts subsidiary Nidec Components to U.S. private eq Read original ↗

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Burkina Faso's junta leader opens major gold refinery to keep mining profits at home

Junta leader Ibrahim Traoré wants the country to profit more from its mineral wealth.Read original ↗