Ukraine has imposed sanctions on Russia‘s Lukoil, preventing the company from transporting oil through Ukraine to Hungary and Slovakia. This has caused tensions to rise, with Hungary accusing Ukraine of jeopardizing its energy independence. In response, Ukraine has taken action to protect itself, including using homemade weapons to strike Russian airfields and monitoring the airspace for potential threats from Belarus. Meanwhile, Chinese banks have stopped conducting transactions with Russia, and Belarus has confirmed that it has been downing Russian drones over its airspace. This escalation of conflict has been described as a “silent killer,” with Russia using chemical warfare to advance its offensive in the Donbas region. This situation is concerning for Ukraine, as Russia now has access to Iran‘s ballistic missiles, which could pose a threat to Ukraine’s security.
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