Russian officials have raised increasingly frustrated requests for greater support during discussions with Beijing in recent weeks, calling on China to live up to its affirmation of a “no limits” Continue Reading
European Union’s embargo on oil imports from Russia may result in significant shortages of oil and oil products in Europe, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday, also Continue Reading
With only weeks left before Ukraine’s wheat harvest begins in earnest, Poland is racing to speed up the flow of grain from its war-torn neighbor, scouring Europe for spare train Continue Reading
Russia is confident that it will be able to restore in June oil production lost in March and April, with this month seen as “maximum recovery relative to previous levels,” Continue Reading
European Union ambassadors approved on Thursday the proposed partial ban on Russian oil imports into the EU as part of a sanctions package that also aims to cut Russia off Continue Reading
P&I cover unavailable for sanctioned location voyages Japan closely watching EU insurance ban on Russia ships Russian shipping gets costlier The European Union’s ban on insurance and reinsurance of Russian Continue Reading
After 100 days of war, Ukraine is fighting for time, trying to hold out against overwhelming Russian fire on its eastern front long enough for Western weapons to arrive and Continue Reading
Sanctions-hit Russia has limited exports of noble gases such as neon, a key ingredient for making chips, until the end of 2022 to strengthen its market position, its trade ministry Continue Reading
Germany must work harder to reduce its energy-dependence on Russia but Western sanctions in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine are still taking a heavy toll on the Russian war Continue Reading
French industrial production unexpectedly declined in April, falling for the third consecutive month on continued weakness in manufacturing amid supply disruptions following the war in Ukraine. The factory data for Continue Reading
