Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil refinery, Hungary threatens Ukraine with court case - Monday brief
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Ukrainian intelligence officers attacked an oil refinery in the city of Tuapse with drones. Meanwhile, Hungary started a scandal over Ukraine's decision to stop transiting Lukoil oil.
Read more about what happened on Monday, July 22.
Oil refinery in Tuapse attacked by Ukrainian intelligence drones: Details
As a result of an operation by the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, an oil refinery in Tuapse, Krasnodar territory, Russia, was attacked on the night of July 22, intelligence sources told RBC-Ukraine.
There are reports of at least 8 drones attacking the refinery. According to Russian propagandists, the refinery's infrastructure was damaged as a result of the attack.
Hungary threatens Ukraine with legal action over Lukoil oil transit suspension
Hungary may file a lawsuit over the threat to the country's energy security. This situation arose after Ukraine stopped transiting oil from the Russian company Lukoil, according to Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó.
Szijjártó says that Hungary cannot receive enough oil without supplies from Russia, as it does not have the appropriate infrastructure.
According to him, Kyiv's decision to stop transit is a clear violation of the Association Agreement with the EU.
Over 30,000 Rosgvardiya personnel stationed in Ukraine - UK Defence Ministry
Currently, over 30,000 personnel of the Russian National Guard (Rosgvardiya) are stationed in Ukraine. Most of the Rosgvardiya's personnel are engaged in rear security, with only a few units participating in frontline combat, according to the UK Ministry of Defence.
According to British intelligence, since the beginning of 2024, the Rosgvardiya has attempted to increase its frontline forces by absorbing Russian irregular formations. In May 2024, the Rosgvardiya successfully integrated the Vostok battalion from the so-called Donetsk People's Republic into its ranks.
Biden declares he will serve as President of US until his term ends
Current US President Joe Biden will not resign early and will remain President until the end of his term, according to Joe Biden's X.
"We are the United States of America – there's nothing we can't do if we do it together," Biden stated.
He noted that "we just have to remember who we are".
"I've dedicated my presidency to proving that, and I'll continue to do so today, tomorrow, and every day that I have the honor of being your president," said the President.
Hungary blocks EU fund for Ukrainian weapons again
Hungary continues to block the next tranche of the European Peace Fund intended for military assistance to Ukraine, according to the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell.
According to Borrell, at a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, the ministers discussed the need to strengthen support for Ukraine.
They also discussed the unblocking of the European Peace Fund, which compensates EU countries for military aid to Ukraine.
Three points on negotiation table: Kremlin demands from Ukraine
Russia has noticeably narrowed its list of demands from Ukraine compared to the beginning of the large-scale war. The aggressors' blatant disregard for the peace summits initiated by Ukraine, as well as Putin's excessive territorial ambitions, have damaged Russia's positions in the world, according to the RBC-Ukraine article "Negotiations, Trump and end of war: What Zelenskyy is preparing Ukraine for and what is his plan."
"There will be three points on the table: NATO membership, territories, and money, specifically the frozen Russian assets. Our task is to secure our positions on each of these points as best as possible," said a high-ranking interlocutor at RBC-Ukraine.
