Zelenskyy: Russia has lost at least $7 billion due to long-haul sanctions
Since the beginning of 2026, Russia has lost at least $7 billion due to the impact of so-called “long-range sanctions.”
This was stated by Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
According to him, the losses are primarily linked to strikes on oil infrastructure and refining—due to direct hits, plant shutdowns, and shipping delays.
The president noted that in April, the effectiveness of such sanctions increased in several areas: a decrease in oil revenues, an expansion of the scope of impact, and an increase in intensity.
He emphasized that it is important not only to strike targets but also to further reduce their operations or bring them to a complete halt for a certain period of time.
Zelenskyy also announced plans to scale up this effort and develop new solutions.
As a reminder, in Tuapse, residents were urged to evacuate following a drone attack (video).
Residents of Tuapse, Russia, are increasingly complaining about unbearable living conditions in the frontline city. The once-popular resort has turned into an area of environmental disaster and constant danger due to regular explosions at local industrial facilities.
In Tuapse, Russia, while cleaning up the aftermath of an oil spill, the city beach was covered with a new layer of pebbles. At the same time, local residents and environmentalists claim that traces of fuel oil are still visible near the water and that a full cleanup has not taken place.
