
Saratov Refinery Halts Operations After Ukrainian Drone Strike Amid Russian Fuel Shortages
The Saratov oil refinery has suspended operations after Ukrainian drone attacks damaged its primary processing unit, exacerbating fuel shortages in Russia.

The Saratov oil refinery has suspended operations after Ukrainian drone attacks damaged its primary processing unit, exacerbating fuel shortages in Russia.

A new Insa survey shows Germans split on banning the far-right AfD, which remains ahead of the CDU/CSU, amid low government approval ratings and rising political tensions.

Close aides to Chancellor Merz dismiss reports of his early replacement as baseless; political and constitutional challenges make such a move unlikely despite low approval ratings.

Germany accelerates development of long-range weapons after US declines to deploy Tomahawk missiles, aiming to counter Russian Iskander threats in Kaliningrad and reinforce European deterrence.

Julia Klöckner's Signal account was hacked via phishing, compromising CDU leadership chats including Chancellor Merz; German intelligence warns of widespread political cyberattacks.