Forecasts of tighter LNG supplies along with volatile prices for the next few years are keeping buyers on edge and are impeding the push towards alternative energy sources. As a result of these factors, energy security has become a top… Read More ›
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Bulgaria will veto EU’s proposed ban on Russian crude, if not provided exemption: Deputy Prime Minister
In a statement, Bulgaria’s Deputy Prime Minister Assen Vassilev said, Sofia will not support the European Union’s new sanctions on Russia if it does get an exemption on Russian energy imports. While talks among EU governments are moving closer towards… Read More ›
Russia reroutes internet traffic in Kherson, tightens long term grip over region
In a statement NetBlocks, an internet service disruption monitor, said, Moscow has re-routed internet traffic in the occupied Ukrainian region of Kherson through Russian communications infrastructure. The move is aimed at tightening Russia’s grip on a region where it has… Read More ›
Russian LNG exports to Germany are safe: Germany’s biggest gas importer
In a statement, Germany’s top importer of Russian gas said, Russian LNG inflows into Germany are safe, despite the fact Moscow halted supplies to Poland and Bulgaria since transit volumes headed elsewhere have not been affected. Uniper’s CEO however noted,… Read More ›
Russia test launches new ICBM
In a statement the Pentagon said, Moscow had notified Washington of a test launch of its Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, saying, this was a routine test and not a threat to the United States. Russia has notified that it had… Read More ›
Moscow will take legal steps if forced to default on sovereign debt payments: Finance Minister
On Monday, in a significant development, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said, Moscow will initiate legal steps if the United States tries to force it to default on its sovereign debt. “Of course we will sue, because we have taken… Read More ›
Russia’s SWIFT alternative SPFS gaining traction
In a significant development that marks the de-dollarization in the global economy, Russia’s finance ministry said, Moscow has called on the BRICS countries to extend the use of national currencies and integrate payment systems. Western sanctions have weighed down the… Read More ›
China aware of economic consequences if it invades Taiwan
In a statement U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said, sanctions imposed on Russia should give China a “good understanding” of the consequences should it provide material support to Moscow. The “range of sanctions” and export controls on Russia… Read More ›
Sanctions need to safeguard EU’s economic interest
With Western countries rolling out new sanctions against Russia midst the roll out of horrifying images of war crimes in the Ukrainian city of Bucha, it has become clear that their easiest sanction options have now been exhausted; there are… Read More ›
Russian naval blockade preventing resupply by sea: British intelligence
Russian naval forces are continuing to blockade the Ukrainian coast on the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, preventing resupply by sea, said the British military intelligence in a tweet. In its regular bulletin, it also mentioned that while Moscow… Read More ›