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Energy
EU Vows to Ditch Russian Energy by 2030 After Paying $26B in 2024
The EU said it plans to eliminate all Russian energy from its market by 2030, after paying nearly $26 billion to Moscow in 2024 despite cutting back on Russian oil and gas imports.
May 22, 2025
Russia
Ukraine Urges West to Cut Russian Oil Price Cap to $30
Ukraine has asked the EU to impose new oil and banking restrictions on Russia, going beyond its 17th package of sanctions.
May 21, 2025
Europe
Navy SEALs vs. Russia’s Ghost Fleet: How Maritime Interdiction Happens
Can Navy SEALs stop rogue Russian tankers? Kyiv Post talks with ex-Navy SEAL Squadron leader Chuck Pfarrer on covert ops, air power, and Ukraine’s fight for survival.
May 14, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Crimea Summer Holiday, Spring Offensive Update, Russian Oil and Bread Queues
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
May 3, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Naftogaz Group Profits Soar 64% in 2024 Despite Russian Attacks
All core businesses of Ukraine’s Naftogaz Group showed growth in 2024, with gas production driving the most substantial gains, according to the company.
May 2, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Bone-Crushing’ Sanctions: Graham Pushes Bill With 500% Tariff on Russian Oil Buyers if Putin Shuns Peace Talks
Graham expects the bill to gain at least 67 co-sponsors by the end of the week, which would provide enough support to overcome a potential veto from President Trump.
May 1, 2025
Energy
Former CEO of Ukrnafta Appointed Head of Naftogaz
Sergii Koretskyi, a prominent senior manager in Ukraine’s oil and gas industry will become CEO of Naftogaz on May 14.
April 29, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Naftogaz Braces for Upcoming Winter Amid Ongoing Challenges
Naftogaz secured a $489 million EBRD loan to buy gas but may still lack funds for winter preparations, with large-scale purchases potentially driving up global prices.
April 21, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: Armor vs. Drones, Zombie Peace Process, Dead Civilian, People’s Correspondents
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
April 20, 2025
Energy
EU Firms Debate Reviving Russian Gas Amid US Tariff Tensions
EU lawyers are working on ways to help EU firms exit long-term Russian gas contracts without penalties while major EU energy firms are quietly pondering a return to Russian gas.
April 15, 2025
Russia
OPINION: Has India Gone Rogue?
Inviting an indicted war criminal like Vladimir Putin to New Delhi goes to show that the South Asian giant is a sorry excuse for a democracy – let alone the world’s largest.
April 12, 2025
Putin
German Refinery’s Plight Prompts Calls for Return of Russian Oil
The idea of reopening the door to the European market for Russia has up until now been firmly dismissed by officials in Berlin.
April 12, 2025
Ukraine
What Happens When the Oil Price Drops?
Comment from around Europe on what the drop in oil prices means
April 9, 2025
US
Oil Prices Plunge to Lowest Since 2021 Amid US-China Tariff Escalation
Market selloff continued for a fifth day in a row, while OPEC+ decided to increase supply.
April 9, 2025
Russia
Trump ‘Frustrated’ With Putin Over ‘Slow-Rolling’ Ukraine Ceasefire, Weighs Tougher Sanctions
Fox News sources reported that the White House is considering “aggressive sanctions enforcement” against Russia’s “shadow fleet” – oil tankers that export crude as they evade Western restrictions.
April 2, 2025
Trump
Trump’s Patience With Putin Is Thin, But Does He Hold Any Cards?
As Finland’s leader calls the US president a “skillful negotiator,” analysts wonder if Trump’s threat of oil “tariffs” on Russia is a useful bargaining tool after all.
April 1, 2025