Politics

Russia hits Ryazan refinery; Ukraine declares state of emergency

Ukrainian drones damaged the Ryazan refinery. Russia declared emergency May 15. Zelensky warned Russia is mobilizing Belarus. Oil-infrastructure targeting escalates.

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