Ukraine opens a new front against Russia – flattering Trump
Ratcheting up sanctions on Russian oil may be the key to Trump's plan to end the war in Ukraine
Trump the saviour? Anxious Ukrainians question president's power to end war
By Dan Peleschuk and Max Hunder DNIPRO, Ukraine (Reuters) - "Why is everyone putting their hopes in Trump?" Liudmyla Parybus isn't holding her breath for the incoming U.S. president to end the war in Ukraine.
Russia's Biggest Exports Could Soon Face Full Embargo in Europe: Report
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia to the European Union may be phased out by Brussels, according to Bloomberg.
Russia says Western claims of Russian undersea cable sabotage aim to curb sea-borne Russian oil exports
Russia on Thursday accused NATO and the West of making "evidence-free" allegations against Moscow over ships purportedly involved in sabotaging undersea cables in an effort to curb sea-borne Russian oil exports.
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Russia’s growing ties with Iran have shaped the war in Ukraine. A new treaty raises the stakes for Trump’s administration
Just three days before US President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, Russia and Iran have finally signed a “comprehensive partnership agreement” – a deal that had been in the ...
A Wider War Has Already Started in Europe
Still, the official announcement declined to use the word war to characterize Moscow’s activities outside Ukraine. Instead, the EU condemned Russians’ “destabilising” and “malicious actions.” The inability to describe acts of war as acts of war is part of a culture of distortion and denial regarding the subject of state-sponsored violence.
Russia in crisis as country's biggest exports face full embargo in Europe
Previous sanctions on Russian gas have already made the price of the vital resource shoot up, making the EU reluctant to cut it off completely.
Russia Map Shows Critical Infrastructure Blasted by Ukraine This Week
Ukraine continues to cripple Russia's energy sector by hitting numerous oil refineries, depots, chemical plants, and more with drones.
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Azerbaijan’s Leader, Emboldened, Picks a Rare Fight With Putin
Because Europe closed its airspace to Russia after Mr. Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, many Russians flying westward now connect in Azerbaijan, an oil-and-gas-rich former Soviet republic of 10 ...
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Here's what's behind Russia cutting off its last gas line to Europe
Ukrainian transit gas deal to Europe ended on Jan. 1. For now, the most acute effects are being felt in a region called Transnistria, on the eastern edge of Moldova.
Russia Accuses Kyiv of Targeting Its Last Remaining Gas Link to Europe
The Turkish Stream pipeline enabled Russia to avoid using Ukraine as a transit country when exporting natural gas to Europe, the Middle East Monitor reported.
Russia's Gazprom weighs slashing HQ jobs after losing most sales to Europe
Gazprom is considering cutting about 40% of its headquarters staff - more than 1,500 job cuts - as the Russian gas giant grapples with the loss of most of its sales to Europe, state news agency TASS reported on Monday.
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Russia Uses Telegram to Recruit Spies and Saboteurs in Europe
As Ukraine continues to resist, Russia has sought different ways to gain an advantage. Beyond traditional military operations, intelligence gathering and sabotage have played an increasing role. With the rise of digital communication,