Kremlin criticizes Norway as Ukrainian strikes target Russian energy facilities

Ukrainian drone strikes targeting a major oil refinery near Moscow have disrupted over half of the facility's refining capacity, according to officials in Kyiv. The operational setback comes as diplomatic friction between Russia and Norway intensifies following Nordic NATO maneuvers and the seizure of a Russian vessel. Russian officials declared Norway a security concern, with President Vladimir Putin accusing Oslo of "statsterrorisme."

In response to increasing Russian risk-taking, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre called on the public to remain prepared without succumbing to fear. European analysts contend that long-term regional stability will require a definitive Russian defeat in Ukraine, despite Moscow's ability to sustain prolonged combat operations.

Sources: Aftenposten, Berlingske, Dagens Næringsliv, TV 2 Nyheter, VG