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Europe
Russia, US and Germany Discuss Resuming Supplies Via Druzhba Pipeline
The move could be part of a broader deal as Donald Trump pushes to end the war in Ukraine.
March 16, 2025
Energy
Russian Gazprom’s Crisis: Mass Layoffs, Luxury Sell-Offs, US Talks
Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago, Gazprom is likely the Russian company hit hardest by international sanctions.
March 14, 2025
Energy
SBU Drones Strike Russian S-300/S-400 Missile Depot and Gas Facility
SBU drones struck two natural gas compressor stations and an S-300/S-400 missile storage site in Russia, causing powerful explosions and financial losses, Kyiv Post sources report.
March 14, 2025
Energy
Massive Fire Spreads Over Russia’s Tuapse Oil Refinery After Explosions
The oft-struck Tuapse oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai is engulfed in a massive fire after reported explosions, with speculation of a drone or missile attack.
March 14, 2025
Energy
Bank Loans Drive Ukraine’s Energy Expansion – But It Wasn’t Enough
Ukrainian banks provided $336 million of loans to help Ukrainians build an extra 549 MW to avoid blackouts, but the demand is six times higher.
March 14, 2025
US
US Ends Permit for Russian Energy Transactions – Trump’s Sanctions Trump Card?
In short, no more Russian gas and oil purchases via Russian banks using hard money by US entities.
March 14, 2025
Energy
Foreign Businesses in Russia Lost $167 Billion – Assets Redirected to Kremlin
The energy sector suffered the biggest financial losses and many companies sold their businesses at a discount rate of up to 90-100%.
March 8, 2025
War in Ukraine
Trump Reportedly Looking to Ease Sanctions on Russian Energy
The move by the Trump administration represents a reversal in policy, as previously, the US had attempted to deprive Russia of financial revenues enabling it pursue its war goals in Ukraine.
March 8, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Energy Infrastructure ‘Under Massive’ Attack by Russia: Minister
Late Thursday, the Ukrainian emergency service also said “critical infrastructure” was damaged in an attack on the Odesa region, with no injuries reported.
March 7, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Gas Sector Takes One-Two Punch: Export Ban, Criminal Investigations
Gas production in Ukraine has decreased by 3.5% – down to 19.1 billion cubic meters with Ukrainian oligarchs’ companies suffering the biggest losses during full-scale war.
March 5, 2025
Ukraine
Slovakia’s Fico Demands Ukraine to Transit Russian Gas, Threatens to Block EU Aid
In a Facebook update, the Slovakian head of state reiterated his opposition to Ukraine but agreed Europe’s need to bolster defense spending and capabilities.
March 2, 2025
Ukraine
US Terminates Support for Ukraine’s Energy Restoration
The US State Department is reportedly terminating aid to help restore Ukraine’s energy system devastated by Russian strikes, a decision made before the heated debate in the White House on Friday.
Feb. 28, 2025
Ukraine
US-Ukraine Minerals Deal: US Gets 50% of Heavy Industry Revenues, Must Invest in Ukraine’s Security, Recovery
Ukraine and the US reportedly agreed on a minerals deal draft where the US receives 50% of future income from newly developed resources but should reinvest in and seek “lasting peace” for Ukraine.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Top Military Leadership: We Are Starting to Win, Russia Is Starting to Lose
Head of Ukraine’s national foreign intelligence service – “We have studied…the strengths and weaknesses of the enemy. We are aware of Russia’s long-term plans…at least until 2030.”
Feb. 24, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Refinery Supplying Military – Fires, Explosions Reported
Ukraine launched strikes on the Ryazan Oil Refinery, a key supplier to the Russian military, and an oil depot in Tula, causing multiple explosions and fires.
Feb. 24, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine to Import 800 mcm of Gas to Keep Homes Warm
Despite low gas reserves, Ukraine is expected to get through the rest of the heating season without imposing restrictions on households or industry.
Feb. 21, 2025