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Russia rejects gas payment by trading firm Germany illegally seized from Gazprom

Russia rejects gas payment by trading firm Germany illegally seized from Gazprom

The attempted transfer reportedly came from a trading firm that Germany seized from Russia’s Gazprom © AFP / Nikolay DOYCHINOV Gazprombank, Russia’s key bank that handles European gas payments, has…

After all of the bluster and public rejection of paying for gas in rubles, Bulgarians want Russian gas back – minister

After all of the bluster and public rejection of paying for gas in rubles, Bulgarians want Russian gas back – minister

Moscow halted supplies to the country after Sofia rejected the ruble payment scheme Employees walk at the construction site of a gas metering station, part of the pipeline link between…

US occupation forces providing logistical, military support to Daesh terrorists in Syrian Desert: Report

US occupation forces providing logistical, military support to Daesh terrorists in Syrian Desert: Report

This file picture shows a US-backed militant standing on a vehicle with heavy automatic machine gun, left, next to an American soldier who also stands on his armored vehicle, right,…

More signs of Eastern block nations ignoring US/Western sanctions as ‘China bought 30% of Iranian exports in year to March’

More signs of Eastern block nations ignoring US/Western sanctions as ‘China bought 30% of Iranian exports in year to March’

China was responsible for nearly 30% of all purchases from Iranian exporters in the year to late March. The Iranian customs office (IRICA) says China bought nearly 30% of all…

‘Water Wars’ Are On The Rise Globally

‘Water Wars’ Are On The Rise Globally

BY TYLER DURDENFRIDAY, APR 22, 2022 – 04:45 AM The number of water conflicts is increasing in most regions of the world, as Statista’s Martin Armstrong shows in the following infographic, based…

US Plans to Replace Russian Gas in Europe Crash Against High Costs, EU Climate Concerns

US Plans to Replace Russian Gas in Europe Crash Against High Costs, EU Climate Concerns

© REUTERS / Agencja Gazata/Cezary Aszkielowicz Tim Korso All materialsWrite to the author Washington was eager to offer its liquefied natural gas to the EU after the European countries announced…

Russia wants to expand ruble use for energy exports

Russia wants to expand ruble use for energy exports

Kremlin says no deadlines have been set for the switch to national currency © Getty Images / klimkin Russia is planning to increase the use of the ruble in energy…

More countries agree to ruble payments for gas – Russian deputy PM

More countries agree to ruble payments for gas – Russian deputy PM

Moscow is awaiting decisions from other importers, Alexander Novak says © Global Look Press / Nikolay Gyngazov Several buyers of Russian natural gas have agreed to switch to payment in rubles, Russian…

US occupation forces training Daesh terrorists in northeast Syria to carry out attacks: Report

US occupation forces training Daesh terrorists in northeast Syria to carry out attacks: Report

In this file picture, American soldiers patrol the M4 highway in the town of Tal Tamr in Syria’s northeastern Hasakah province on the border with Turkey on January 24, 2020.…

Food will become super expensive & you can thank the neocons & neoliberals for that: Accounting for about 1/3rd of the world’s wheat & barley supplies, Russia ups wheat export tax to historic high

Food will become super expensive & you can thank the neocons & neoliberals for that: Accounting for about 1/3rd of the world’s wheat & barley supplies, Russia ups wheat export tax to historic high

Duty will surpass $100 per ton for the first time ever © Getty Images / Westend61 Russia has hiked up the tax on wheat exports to $101.4 per from April 13 to…

US ‘regime change’ operation in Pakistan wins for the moment as Pakistani PM loses no-confidence vote

US ‘regime change’ operation in Pakistan wins for the moment as Pakistani PM loses no-confidence vote

Imran Khan had previously claimed the opposition was acting on orders from abroad Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan © Parker Song-Pool / Getty Images Pakistan’s National Assembly has passed…

Russian energy paid for in yuan is heading to China – reports

Russian energy paid for in yuan is heading to China – reports

Coal cargoes will arrive this month, followed by crude oil in May © Getty Images / Richard Rigney / EyeEm Russian coal and oil paid for in yuan is about to start…

Cold War schemer: Reminiscing in its past ‘victory,’ US brings color revolutions to 21st century to maintain its hegemony

Cold War schemer: Reminiscing in its past ‘victory,’ US brings color revolutions to 21st century to maintain its hegemony

Supporters of Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko wave flags during a rally in Kiev, 28 November 2004. Ukraine’s pro-Western opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko on Sunday demanded that prosecutors open a…

NATO is De Facto at War With Russia but is Using Ukraine as a Tool, US Scholar Says

NATO is De Facto at War With Russia but is Using Ukraine as a Tool, US Scholar Says

© NATO Ekaterina Blinova All materialsWrite to the author NATO allies will discuss increasing arms deliveries to Ukraine when the bloc’s ministers of foreign affairs meet on 6 and 7…

China eyes cheap Russian energy – media

China eyes cheap Russian energy – media

Importers negotiating LNG shipments at a deep discount, Bloomberg reports © Getty Images / Asia-Pacific Images Studio China’s top liquefied natural gas (LNG) importers are seeking to purchase additional shipments from sanctions-hit…

Gold-backed ruble could be a game-changer (INTERVIEW)

Gold-backed ruble could be a game-changer (INTERVIEW)

Linking the currency to gold and energy is a paradigm shift for the global economy, a precious metals analyst tells RT © Sputnik / Vladimir Astapkovich The Bank of Russia has resumed…

RUSSIA HOLDS A SHOCKING 12,000 TONNES OF GOLD: Russia And China Now Possess A Jaw-Dropping 32,000 Tonnes Of Gold

RUSSIA HOLDS A SHOCKING 12,000 TONNES OF GOLD: Russia And China Now Possess A Jaw-Dropping 32,000 Tonnes Of Gold

It appears that Russia may already hold a massive 12,000 tonnes of gold, a much larger gold hoard than the United States. That may explain the strength of the Russian…

Russia ramps up gas supply to China as EU & US tries to play hardball over ‘Ruble for gas/oil & commodities’

Russia ramps up gas supply to China as EU & US tries to play hardball over ‘Ruble for gas/oil & commodities’

Shipments through the Power of Siberia mega-pipeline are rising © Getty Images Russian energy major Gazprom said on Friday that it has pumped more gas to China via the Power…

FINANCIAL WAR: Russia Is Now Initiating A Short Squeeze On Gold Derivatives In The West

FINANCIAL WAR: Russia Is Now Initiating A Short Squeeze On Gold Derivatives In The West

As the global financial war is intensifying, Russia is now initiating a short squeeze on gold derivatives in the West. Edging towards a gold standardMarch 31 (King World News) – Alasdair…

Moscow’s new gas payment scheme explained

Moscow’s new gas payment scheme explained

It requires a ruble account to be opened in an unsanctioned Russian bank abroad © Getty Images Russian gas buyers from “unfriendly countries” will be obliged to open a ruble account in…

Putin: Existing Contracts on Russian Gas Will Be Frozen If They Aren’t Paid in Rubles

Putin: Existing Contracts on Russian Gas Will Be Frozen If They Aren’t Paid in Rubles

© Fotolia / pioregur Subscribe Ilya Tsukanov All materialsWrite to the author Last week, the Russian president ordered the Central Bank and government to work out the means for countries…

Kremlin reveals details on switching to ruble payments for gas

Kremlin reveals details on switching to ruble payments for gas

Importers of Russian gas will be allowed time to switch the settlement method © Global Look Press / Patrick Pleul Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the process of switching to ruble payments…

All Russian exports could soon be in rubles

All Russian exports could soon be in rubles

The country is a major supplier of oil, gas, food, metals, timber, and other commodities to the global market © Getty Images / Julia Kuznetsova Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov indicated on Wednesday…

Yet another unintended consequence of US/EU sanctions: Chinese firms look to cash in on Western exodus from Russia – media

Yet another unintended consequence of US/EU sanctions: Chinese firms look to cash in on Western exodus from Russia – media

Small and medium enterprises to fill void after companies left country © Getty Images / picture alliance / Contributor Chinese small and medium-sized companies are exploring opportunities in the Russian market that…

Yes Russia Is Now Allowing Payments In Gold For Its Natural Gas As Western Financial System In Open Decline

Yes Russia Is Now Allowing Payments In Gold For Its Natural Gas As Western Financial System In Open Decline

Yes Russia is now allowing payments in gold for its natural gas as the Western financial system is in open decline. Western Financial System Now In Open DeclineMarch (King World…

Petro-Ruble: Why Western States Will End Up Buying Russian Gas for Rubles

Petro-Ruble: Why Western States Will End Up Buying Russian Gas for Rubles

© REUTERS / Eric Gaillard Subscribe Ekaterina Blinova All materialsWrite to the author Russia will not supply gas for free if the EU refuses to pay in rubles, said Kremlin…

US is addicted to zero-sum posturing on trade

US is addicted to zero-sum posturing on trade

By Global Times Illustration: Tang Tengfei/GTIt seems that the Biden administration is unable to resist the temptation  of taking a zero-sum game approach to  China despite the intertwined supply-chain links…

Gas payments in rubles would backfire on EU sanctions – media

Gas payments in rubles would backfire on EU sanctions – media

The bloc will have to buy rubles from Russia’s central bank © Getty Images / Chris Collins The switch to rubles for gas payments, announced earlier this week by Russian President Vladimir…

Scholars: EU’s Russia Energy Ban Will Cause Price Hike, Falling Living Standards & Unrest in Europe

Scholars: EU’s Russia Energy Ban Will Cause Price Hike, Falling Living Standards & Unrest in Europe

© AFP 2022 / ANDREY GOLOVANOVEkaterina BlinovaAll materialsWrite to the author US President Joe Biden’s European trip includes meetings with NATO, EU and G7 allies and is aimed at discussing…

Russian Ruble rockets on gas currency switch

Russian Ruble rockets on gas currency switch

Russia unveils domestic payment mechanism for energy exports © Getty Images / FedotovAnatoly The ruble has surged on Wednesday after the announcement that payments for gas exports to certain Western countries will…