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Giving the Middle Finger To US & EU Sanctions & Refusal To Purchase Oil In Rubles, Russian Oil Companies Find New Buyers, Increase Exports to Asia-Pacific

Giving the Middle Finger To US & EU Sanctions & Refusal To Purchase Oil In Rubles, Russian Oil Companies Find New Buyers, Increase Exports to Asia-Pacific

© Sputnik / Rian Photo MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian oil companies are looking for new markets, finding new buyers and increasing exports to the Asia-Pacific region, Russian Deputy Prime Minister…

As the political dust settles & reality sets in More EU firms meet Moscow’s Ruble for gas payment demand

As the political dust settles & reality sets in More EU firms meet Moscow’s Ruble for gas payment demand

A total of 20 European companies have opened ruble accounts in Gazprombank, Bloomberg reports © Getty Images / artpartner-images Ten more European gas buyers have opened accounts in Russia’s Gazprombank, Bloomberg reported…

The Sun Never Sets: Why Is AFRICOM Expanding in Zambia? “Copper is the New Oil”

The Sun Never Sets: Why Is AFRICOM Expanding in Zambia? “Copper is the New Oil”

On April 25, the U.S. government announced that U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) will open an Office of Security Cooperation at the U.S. Embassy in Zambia. Brigadier General Peter Bailey, AFRICOM’s Deputy…

The insane leadership of the UK(& the West) has brought this to their people- Millions of UK homes face no heat this winter, power chief warns

The insane leadership of the UK(& the West) has brought this to their people- Millions of UK homes face no heat this winter, power chief warns

Scottish Power CEO warned that rising gas prices could drive energy bills to nearly £3,000 in October FILE PHOTO: Icicles on the fountain in Trafalgar Square as temperatures dropped below…

Nigerian Minister Says Russian Investors Interested in Financing African Gas Mega-Pipeline

Nigerian Minister Says Russian Investors Interested in Financing African Gas Mega-Pipeline

Ilya Tsukanov All materialsWrite to the author The EU has been wooing Nigeria in recent weeks as one of the nations whose natural gas could help replace Russian supplies amid…

Stealing wealth is not the exclusive right of the West: Moscow says can confiscate Russian-based assets of ‘hostile’ countries in tit-for-tat move

Stealing wealth is not the exclusive right of the West: Moscow says can confiscate Russian-based assets of ‘hostile’ countries in tit-for-tat move

Vyacheslav Volodin, speaker of the lower house of the Russian parliament Moscow says it can seize Russian-based assets of those countries the Kremlin deems hostile, reciprocating a proposal by the…

Germany Refuses to Pay for Russian Gas in Rubles, So Russia Should Shut Off The Taps & When Winter Comes, Let Them Freeze

Germany Refuses to Pay for Russian Gas in Rubles, So Russia Should Shut Off The Taps & When Winter Comes, Let Them Freeze

© AFP 2022 / ADEM ALTAN BERLIN (Sputnik) – Germany does not plan to pay for Russian gas in rubles and is currently doing everything to end its dependency on…

From Bad To Worse For The EU As Algeria Threatens to Terminate Contract for Gas Supplies to Spain

From Bad To Worse For The EU As Algeria Threatens to Terminate Contract for Gas Supplies to Spain

© Flickr / Adam CAIRO (Sputnik) – Algeria may terminate the contract for the supply of natural gas to Spain in the event of a violation of contractual obligations by…

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…

The son of the US Empire is being forced to bend the knee(bow) as EU is being forced to comply with Russia’s payment terms – media

The son of the US Empire is being forced to bend the knee(bow) as EU is being forced to comply with Russia’s payment terms – media

Gas distributors in Germany, Austria, Hungary and Slovakia reportedly plan to open ruble accounts © Getty Images / Lesya Serebryantseva / EyeEm Some of Europe’s largest energy firms are planning to use…

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…

Britons told to get ready for a ‘truly horrific’ winter

Britons told to get ready for a ‘truly horrific’ winter

Household energy providers warn of price spikes after autumn cap rise © Getty Images / Justin Paget As many as four in 10 people in Britain could fall into fuel poverty when…

After Reality sets in the so-called unbending EU changes tune on ruble gas payments

After Reality sets in the so-called unbending EU changes tune on ruble gas payments

The settlement switch may be possible without breaching sanctions, the European Commission says © Getty Images / Henrik Rusi / EyeEm European Union companies may be able to comply with Russia’s proposed…

The results of waging an economic war against your main energy supplier: Recession bell tolls for Europe’s top economy

The results of waging an economic war against your main energy supplier: Recession bell tolls for Europe’s top economy

Germany will suffer without Russian energy, Deutsche Bank warns…

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…

Europe faces gas deadline as Russia vows ‘harsh response’

Europe faces gas deadline as Russia vows ‘harsh response’

The remains of Russian military vehicles are seen in the town of Bucha, close to Kiev, Ukraine on March 30, 2022. (Photo by AP) European buyers of Russian gas faced a…

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…

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…

Moscow warns Europe of energy market collapse

Moscow warns Europe of energy market collapse

Gas prices could top $4,000 per 1,000 cubic meters if Russian imports are banned, according to the former energy minister © Pixabay.com The exchange price for gas in Europe at…

Russia’s ruble payment plan leaves European gas buyers confused

Russia’s ruble payment plan leaves European gas buyers confused

Moscow has unveiled a new settlement mechanism for energy exports © Getty Images / scanrail German gas industry group Zukunft Gas said on Wednesday it was confused by the statement of Russian…

Britain Continues to push past what’s acceptable as UK prepares to ‘temporarily’ nationalize Gazprom retail unit – report

Government wants to ensure continued energy supplies to customers © Rafael Henrique / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images The UK is preparing to temporarily nationalize Gazprom’s British retail…

The Costs of Cow towing to The Empire- German RWE Warns of ‘Unimaginable Consequences & Lasting Damage’ From Energy Embargo Against Russia

The Costs of Cow towing to The Empire- German RWE Warns of ‘Unimaginable Consequences & Lasting Damage’ From Energy Embargo Against Russia

© AFP 2022 / INA FASSBENDER Subscribe Svetlana Ekimenko All materials Write to the author Germany’s biggest power supplier, RWE, previously announced that while it will keep in place earlier…

As the ‘Western sanctions starts ravaging their own populations, EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell says West made mistakes in relations with Russia

As the ‘Western sanctions starts ravaging their own populations, EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell says West made mistakes in relations with Russia

Bloc’s top diplomat Josep Borrell described the promises of NATO membership made to Ukraine and Georgia as errors Josep Borrell. © Getty Images / Europa Press News Josep Borrell, the…

Unforeseen by-product of Western sanctions: Russia to ban foreign trade of certain commodities & raw materials

Unforeseen by-product of Western sanctions: Russia to ban foreign trade of certain commodities & raw materials

The list of products and states that fall under restrictions will be revealed in two days © Getty Images / takenobu Russia is banning the exports of certain commodities and raw materials,…

Russia and China sign major energy deal

Russia and China sign major energy deal

The 30-year agreement will boost gas supplies by 10 billion cubic meters and will be settled in euros Russia’s Gazprom and the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) signed a second…

How Iran scuttled US energy pipeline plans in region

How Iran scuttled US energy pipeline plans in region

Iran’s Petroleum Minister Javad Owji (R) and Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov sign a trilateral gas swap deal in the Turkmen capital of Ashgabat on November 28, 2021. A veteran…

Making aircraft fuel from sunlight and air

Making aircraft fuel from sunlight and air

Scientists have built a plant that can produce carbon-neutral liquid fuels from sunlight and air. The next goal will be to take this technology to industrial scale and achieve competitiveness.…

A move by Asian nations to bypass US Dollar/Euro usage in trade: Iran, Pakistan look to new era in trade with barter deal

A move by Asian nations to bypass US Dollar/Euro usage in trade: Iran, Pakistan look to new era in trade with barter deal

Adviser to Prime Minister of Pakistan for Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood exchanges documents with Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade Reza Fatemi Amin in Tehran, Nov. 7,…

The energy crunch is adding billions to oil tycoons’ net worth

The energy crunch is adding billions to oil tycoons’ net worth

By Alex Kimani for Oilprice.com As the surge in oil prices continues amid increasing demand and a supply crunch, energy stocks have been soaring – and the world’s oil tycoons are laughing all…