Pro-Russian Slovak PM Fico visits Putin as Ukraine refuses gas transit
Fico rushed to Moscow after Kyiv declared that Ukraine would not allow Moscow to earn additional billions from gas transit through Ukraine while continuing its aggression.
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Orban: Hungary is negotiating to preserve Russian gas transit through Ukraine
As Ukraine's gas transit agreement nears its end, Hungary's leader reveals talks to maintain the crucial supply route through ownership restructuring.
Ukraine to cut off Russian gas transit on 1 January 2025, Prime Minister says
Ukraine will permanently halt Russian gas transit through its territory on 1 January 2025, while remaining open to transporting non-Russian gas, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
Why toppling Assad in Syria wasn’t about gas or pipelines
While pundits focus on potential gas pipelines through Syria to Europe, the real story behind Assad's fall lies in Turkey's patient wait for Russia's influence to weaken.
Russian Gazprom halts Austrian gas deliveries from 16 November
“Once again, Russia is using energy as a weapon,” Austria's Environment Minister Leonore Gewessler says.
Bloomberg: Europe still paying Russia billions for gas despite Ukraine war
European imports of Russian natural gas have begun to rise again, reaching 20% of total imports this year after dropping to 15% in 2023, signaling a potential reversal in efforts to reduce dependency.
UK sanctions Russia’s shadow fleet of tankers
The UK government has imposed sanctions on 22 Russian vessels, including oil tankers and LNG carriers, as part of its efforts to hinder Putin's war machine.
EU energy ministers weigh options for Russian gas transit as Ukraine transit deal expires
Azerbaijan could play a pivotal role in maintaining gas flows to Europe as the EU seeks alternatives to Russian supplies through Ukraine.
Czech Republic spends over $8 billion on Russian oil and gas
Analysts argue that the Czech Republic has alternatives to Russian oil, despite the country's continued reliance on Moscow's exports.
Reuters: Russia’s gas exports drop 2.3% amid Ukraine’s Kursk incursion
Ukraine's Kursk operation has cut Russian natural gas supplies to Europe for the first time since the record 19.2% surge in 2023.
Hungary wants Ukraine to stop its counter-incursion into Russia
Hungary's government spokesman Gulyás calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine's Kursk operation, urging both sides to protect what he calls Europe's energy security, implying Russia's gas and oil supplies to Hungary, Slovakia, and other countries.
Expert warns: “Azerbaijani” gas may mask Russian energy’s EU return
As China shatters the Kremlin’s dream to make up for lost gas exports to the EU, an unexpected new player enters the European gas chessboard. However, Baku’s gas offer is but a Trojan horse, warns energy expert Mykhailo Gonchar.
Germany suspects Ukrainian diving instructor in Russia’s Nord Stream pipelines blast
Germany has issued an arrest warrant for a Ukrainian diving instructor ostensibly linked to the 2022 Nord Stream sabotage, with two accomplices believed involved; the suspect, last known in Poland, may have fled to Ukraine, but no ties to the Ukrainian government have been found.
Russia has become so economically isolated that China could order the end of its war in Ukraine
As Russia's list of allies dwindles to just North Korea and Iran, both of which are themselves subject to heavy economic sanctions, the country's increasing isolation on the global stage has left it with few options but to rely on China's continued support, potentially giving Beijing the leverage to dictate the terms of its war in Ukraine.
UK Intel: Gazprom sees biggest annual loss in 25 years due to war in Ukraine
Gazprom's failure to replace its lost European gas market will constrain profits until at least 2030, British intelligence assesses
FT: Türkiye aims to reduce reliance on Russian gas with US LNG deal
As Turkey's long-term natural gas contracts with Russia and Iran approach expiry, the country is turning to the US and ExxonMobil for a significant LNG supply agreement.
US sanctions deep freeze Russia’s Arctic-2 LNG hub. Here’s what can kill it for good
Russia’s flagship LNG project is having a tanker problem, courtesy of America. But it still stands a chance, courtesy of China.
Japan imposes export controls on Russia, targeting industrial and oil, gas sectors
Japan has imposed additional sanctions on Russia, prohibiting the export of 164 types of goods that could contribute to strengthening Russia's industrial infrastructure. The updated sanctions list targets items for industry, oil & gas sectors
Reuters: Russia’s gas ambitions hit snag as sanctions force Arctic LNG 2 to suspend operations
The main problem is a shortage of specialized LNG tankers: only three have been built, and South Korea withdrew from building more under US sanctions
Reuters: Lithuania pushes for EU-wide deadline to end reliance on Russian gas
As the EU's energy ministers are set to meet in Brussels on 4 March, Lithuania has prepared a document suggesting that the European Commission should introduce legislation to enforce the 2027 deadline for phasing out Russian gas and LNG.