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Economist: Wave of Protests in EU Only Beginning as Energy Prices Driving Europeans Mad With Anger

Economist: Wave of Protests in EU Only Beginning as Energy Prices Driving Europeans Mad With Anger

© AP Photo / Petr David Josek BRUSSELS (Sputnik) – Protests in the Czech Republic and Germany against rising energy prices were just the beginning of a growing public discontent…

Russia keeps pipeline shut as Gazprom, Siemens Energy wrangle

Russia keeps pipeline shut as Gazprom, Siemens Energy wrangle

This file photo taken on November 8, 2011 shows a view of the gas pipeline terminal prior to an inaugural ceremony for the first of Nord Stream’s twin 1,224 kilometer…

Media silence on the Western world’s war in Yemen & why the US & UK are desperate to subjugate it!

Media silence on the Western world’s war in Yemen & why the US & UK are desperate to subjugate it!

For most of the world the US & UK led war in Yemen under the guise of the Saudis leading the war effort, it has been on the backburner of…

The collapse is on- ‘Unlike oil and gas, ideology won’t keep Europeans warm in winter’

The collapse is on- ‘Unlike oil and gas, ideology won’t keep Europeans warm in winter’

Peter Szijjarto stated Budapest will not fall into the trap to slap sanctions on Russian energy exporters. (File Photo) Hungary’s minister of foreign affairs and trade Peter Szijjarto has slammed…

Shell CEO warns Europe’s energy crisis may last ‘several winters’

Shell CEO warns Europe’s energy crisis may last ‘several winters’

Gas shortages across Europe are likely to last for several winters to come, Shell’s chief executive has warned. (Reuters File Photo) Europe could face several winters of gas shortages as…

Europe’s gas price is now equivalent to $410 per barrel of oil

Europe’s gas price is now equivalent to $410 per barrel of oil

Skyrocketing natural gas prices in Europe are now hitting factories, and supply chain shortages and layoffs are expected this winter. Skyrocketing natural gas prices in Europe are now hitting factories,…

Heading towards the economic hellhole that’s gripping the Western world, a ‘Horror chart’ suggests Germany on brink of huge energy crisis

Heading towards the economic hellhole that’s gripping the Western world, a ‘Horror chart’ suggests Germany on brink of huge energy crisis

Consumer prices for electricity are detached from reality, the editor of Die Welt says © Florian Gaertner / Photothek via Getty Images Germany is heading for a “huge energy crisis,” a senior…

Germany’s Top Buyer Of Russian Gas On The Brink Of Insolvency

Germany’s Top Buyer Of Russian Gas On The Brink Of Insolvency

By Julianne Geiger  Germany’s Uniper SE is just “days” away from insolvency, deputy chairman of Uniper’s supervisory board, Harold Seegatz, told Bloomberg on Friday. Uniper is Germany’s largest purchaser of Russian…

Disruptions in natural gas supply can cause recession in Europe, IMF warns, & yet European leaders continue with their insane policies

Disruptions in natural gas supply can cause recession in Europe, IMF warns, & yet European leaders continue with their insane policies

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Europe could plunge into recession as a result of the disruptions in natural gas supply triggered by the…

A sign of declining political clout…Many countries increased imports of Russian oil despite Western sanctions: Report

A sign of declining political clout…Many countries increased imports of Russian oil despite Western sanctions: Report

File photo shows an oil processing facility in Russia. Many countries have increased imports of Russian oil, despite mounting Western sanctions against Moscow over its military operation in Ukraine, a…

Energy crisis hitting US industrial complex – Bloomberg

Energy crisis hitting US industrial complex – Bloomberg

Soaring bills are forcing companies to scale back industrial operations © Getty Images / Fuse Operational challenges arising from soaring energy bills have put the entire US industrial complex at…

EU Told to Prepare for Economic Hammering, Forget ‘Wildly Optimistic’ Plans to Replace Russian Gas

EU Told to Prepare for Economic Hammering, Forget ‘Wildly Optimistic’ Plans to Replace Russian Gas

© RIA Novosti . Ruslan Krivobok / Go to the photo bank Ilya Tsukanov All materialsWrite to the author Economists on both sides of the Atlantic have recently urged their…

German trade union chief warns Russian gas cut-off may cripple country’s major industries

German trade union chief warns Russian gas cut-off may cripple country’s major industries

File photo of Yasmin Fahimi, who heads the German Federation Trade Unions (DGB). The head of a confederation of trade unions in Germany has sounded the alarm that the looming cut-off of Russian natural gas…

Consequences of following the US’s lead in the sanctions war on Russia The largest economy in Europe reaps a world wind as Germany’s Chemical giant may close plant due to gas shortage – WSJ

Consequences of following the US’s lead in the sanctions war on Russia The largest economy in Europe reaps a world wind as Germany’s Chemical giant may close plant due to gas shortage – WSJ

Germany’s BASF may shut down its biggest facility due to reduced Russian energy supply, the newspaper reports © Getty Images / picture alliance / Contributor German chemicals major BASF may be forced…

European country warns of ‘general energy collapse’

European country warns of ‘general energy collapse’

Gas shortage might put European states in a position where “even with money, you will not be able to get electricity,” Montenegro warns © Getty Images / Marin Tomas Interruptions to Russian…

In the midst of Western economic turmoil China, Russia sign new trade agreement on energy and food, expected to further unleash potential

In the midst of Western economic turmoil China, Russia sign new trade agreement on energy and food, expected to further unleash potential

By Yin Yeping A staff member works at the Yongqing compressor station of the Changling-Yongqing section of the China-Russia east-route natural gas pipeline in Yongqing County, north China’s Hebei Province,…

EU leaders are quickly finding out that its no fun when the rabbit has the gun- Another EU buyer says Russia reduced gas supply

EU leaders are quickly finding out that its no fun when the rabbit has the gun- Another EU buyer says Russia reduced gas supply

France’s Engie is the fourth European customer to report smaller volumes of natural gas deliveries © Getty Images / Monty Rakusen France’s multinational utility corporation Engie said on Thursday that Russia has…

Didn’t We Say That The Economic Collapse Would Be Global?- German Economy Minister Warns of ‘Very Tough’ Autumn, Winter in Terms of Energy Supplies

Didn’t We Say That The Economic Collapse Would Be Global?- German Economy Minister Warns of ‘Very Tough’ Autumn, Winter in Terms of Energy Supplies

© AFP 2022 / SHAUN CURRY BERLIN (Sputnik) – This year’s autumn and winter will be tough seasons in terms of energy supplies for Germany, Vice Chancellor and Economy Minister…

Black Sea Geopolitics and Russia’s Control of Strategic Waterways: The Kerch Strait and the Sea of Azov

Black Sea Geopolitics and Russia’s Control of Strategic Waterways: The Kerch Strait and the Sea of Azov

By Prof Michel Chossudovsky, Global Research Introduction Historically, the Kerch strait in Eastern Crimea has played a strategic role. It constitutes a narrow maritime gateway which links the Black Sea via the Sea of…

Russian Foreign Ministry: Russia Considers Imposing Ruble Payments for Goods Besides Natural Gas

Russian Foreign Ministry: Russia Considers Imposing Ruble Payments for Goods Besides Natural Gas

© Sputnik / Maria Devakhina MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia is looking into the possibility of extending the ruble payment requirement for certain types of goods other than natural gas, Russian…

Putin: Europe’s ‘Stupid, Short-Sighted’ Policies Provoked Energy, Food Crises

© Sputnik / Михаил Климентьев / Go to the photo bank Ilya Tsukanov All materialsWrite to the author Officials in Brussels have repeatedly blamed Moscow for spiraling energy and food…

Yet Another Western nation is forced to take the knee & pay homage to Russia’s energy prowess– Austria makes gas payment in rubles – media

Yet Another Western nation is forced to take the knee & pay homage to Russia’s energy prowess– Austria makes gas payment in rubles – media

Energy company OMV complied with the terms of the new payment scheme, TASS reports Equipment operated by GCA (Gas Connect Austria) and TAG (Trans Austria Gas pipelines) at one of…

Just like here in America Britons warned of winter blackouts

Just like here in America Britons warned of winter blackouts

Electricity across the UK could be rationed as the energy crisis deepens, London says © Getty Images / Nigel Glasgow / EyeEm As many as six million British households could be subjected…

EU arrogance has brought about panic as Massive job losses feared in Austria without Russian gas

EU arrogance has brought about panic as Massive job losses feared in Austria without Russian gas

300,000 people could be laid off if energy supply stops © Getty Images / Sylvain Sonnet The suspension of Russian gas supplies would be “a serious blow” to the welfare of the Austrian people…

In The Words Of Rap Group Westside Connection, Russia Has Made The EU to ‘Bow Down’ to Ruble Trade…Europe accepts Russia’s demands on gas payments to avoid more shut-offs

In The Words Of Rap Group Westside Connection, Russia Has Made The EU to ‘Bow Down’ to Ruble Trade…Europe accepts Russia’s demands on gas payments to avoid more shut-offs

File photo shows Gazprom’s logo on the top of a thermal power plant. European energy companies have agreed to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s demands on gas payments to “avoid more gas…

Forced to eat humble pie after publicly rubbishing the notion…Germany, Italy agree to pay for Russian gas in rubles

Forced to eat humble pie after publicly rubbishing the notion…Germany, Italy agree to pay for Russian gas in rubles

Authorities have told gas wholesalers they can open the necessary ruble accounts in Russia’s Gazprombank © Sputnik / Pavel Lisitsyn Germany and Italy have allowed national companies to open ruble accounts in…

You’ve been warned. This is war on our terms- Russia will not give away gas for free – Kremlin

You’ve been warned. This is war on our terms- Russia will not give away gas for free – Kremlin

“Unfriendly” countries must pay in rubles or supplies will stop, Dmitry Peskov warns © Getty Images / ivanastar Russia will not supply free natural gas to countries that refuse to switch to…

The irony just keeps getting better….Austria opens ruble gas account

The irony just keeps getting better….Austria opens ruble gas account

Vienna’s OMV insists it’s not violating EU sanctions by opening a Gazprombank account © Getty Images / NurPhoto Austria’s oil and gas conglomerate OMV said on Friday that it had…

Russia’s Gas Revenue May Top $100Bln as Moscow Wins ‘First Round’ Of ‘Energy Battle’ – French Media

Russia’s Gas Revenue May Top $100Bln as Moscow Wins ‘First Round’ Of ‘Energy Battle’ – French Media

© Sputnik / Ilya Pitalev / Go to the photo bank Svetlana Ekimenko All materialsWrite to the author After Russia launched its special military operation in Ukraine, the US and…

Lavrov: Russia Accepts West’s Challenge Against All-Out Hybrid War

Lavrov: Russia Accepts West’s Challenge Against All-Out Hybrid War

© Sputnik / Sergey Guneev / Go to the photo bank Tim Korso All materialsWrite to the author Moscow alleges that the West’s campaign against Russia includes sanctions caused by…