Stop paying Putin

• Visual story

How Putin’s ‘ghost ships’ put billions worth of blood oil into Australian cars

Australians have paid billions of dollars for petrol sourced from Russian oil – despite sanctions against Vladimir Putin’s regime. We’ve now managed to track exactly how it’s getting here.

• David Crowe

‘Blood oil’ on the ground: I’ve seen first hand the devastation of war in Ukraine

The Herald’s chief photographer has spent 23 years on assignment in war-torn countries: Ukraine really hit home.

• Kate Geraghty

Australia urged to make tough call on Russian oil as Putin’s influence surges

Russia has become the fifth-most powerful country in Asia, as its president weathers sanctions introduced since invading Ukraine. 

• Matthew Knott

• Exclusive

‘Urgent priority’: Major Australian super fund investigates Russian Blood Oil links

One of the nation’s biggest superannuation funds is investigating ties to the Russian oil trade as the war in Ukraine reaches a crucial moment.

• Matthew Knott

With her cousin dead and mother badly injured by a missile strike, Blood Oil is deeply personal for Kateryna Argyrou

Australians don’t know they are supporting Russia’s war on Ukraine when they fill up at the petrol station.

• Samantha Selinger-Morris and David Crowe

‘This should ring alarm bells’: Twiggy Forrest demands an end to Russian oil loopholes in Australia

One of the country’s top business leaders says no Australian motorist should have to wonder whether their money is helping bankroll Vladimir Putin’s assault on Ukraine.

• Nick O'Malley and Matthew Knott

Will Australians pay more at the petrol pump to cut off Putin’s ‘blood oil’?

Tougher sanctions on Russian oil flowing into Australia via Indian refineries could force petrol station operators to boost orders from other refineries in South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia and China.

• Nick Toscano

‘Illegal and immoral’: Wong hails step towards cutting off Russian oil funding

Penny Wong has applauded the world’s biggest oil refinery for vowing to stop using Russian crude for Australian products, but advocates say it’s just a start.

• Matthew Knott, Daniella White and Isabel McMillan

Australians have paid $2 billion to help fund Putin’s bloody war. Here’s what that can buy

Two apartment blocks in Ukraine were hit by missiles on Wednesday. Australians are funding the military that fired them.

• Eryk Bagshaw

• Exclusive

Australia’s biggest super funds accused of profiting from Russian ‘blood oil’

As the war in Ukraine approaches its fifth year, smashing the Russian oil sector’s business model has emerged as a major priority for Western governments.

• Matthew Knott

• Opinion

My Ukrainian neighbours have fuelled my campaign to block Russian oil from Australia

Although Australia has banned Russian oil imports, it’s been easy to get around. But for us, it’s personal.

• Mark Corrigan

• Editorial

At least one rising threat presents existential danger to Kyiv

Right at a time when it needs more support from the West, Ukraine is being squeezed on two fronts. 

• The Herald's View

• Exclusive

Indian refinery pulls Russian oil from Australian petrol amid backlash

The Indian supplier has come under fierce criticism for using cheaper Russian oil to boost its profits, helping Putin finance his war in Ukraine.

• David Crowe

• Editorial

Importing Russian oil is pouring blood on troubled waters. It’s time to act

The Albanese government must act to stop super funds and oil companies helping prop up the evil Russian war effort.

• The Herald's View

Blood oil: How this Australia-bound ship is helping pay for Putin’s war

Australians will not see a Russian flag flying when an oil tanker sails into Botany Bay, but its cargo is tainted by war in Europe.

• David Crowe