Russia is committed to compelling Ukraine to abandon its Euro-Atlantic orientation and asserting its own regional dominance, even as Moscow’s operational focus has shifted to the east of its neighboring Continue Reading
Several buyers of Russian gas have agreed to switch to payments in roubles, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Friday. “We expect the decision (to switch to roubles) Continue Reading
Gazprom PJSC ’s average daily exports to key foreign buyers so far in April fell to the lowest in three months, as warmer weather and lower spot prices started to Continue Reading
Russian and Belarusian trucks are stuck in long queues at the EU’s eastern borders as hauliers try to get out of the bloc, hours before a ban on their vehicles Continue Reading
Ukraine: Kazakhstan may have secretly been loading Russian crude in their exported crude cargoes. After identifying what they believe is secretly loaded Russian crude with Kazakh oil, the experts sent Continue Reading
A potential EU embargo on Russian oil imports may be in the works, but drafting and preparing for such a ban would likely take “several months,” AFP reported on Friday, Continue Reading
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Moscow would work to redirect its energy exports eastward as Europe tries to reduce its reliance on them, adding that European nations would Continue Reading
Moody’s said Russia may be in default because it tried to service its dollar bonds in roubles, which would be one of the starkest consequences to date of Moscow’s exclusion Continue Reading
The threat of Russia potentially using tactical or low-yield nuclear weapons in Ukraine cannot be taken lightly, but the CIA has not seen a lot of practical evidence reinforcing that Continue Reading
Russia is offering deep discounts for its crude following a wave of sanctions on its energy industry. While China and India are still buying some discounted oil, logistical hurdles are Continue Reading
