Athens and Kyiv sign LNG deal as Greece adopts US energy agenda – POLITICO
“Ukraine gains direct access to diversified and reliable energy sources, while Greece becomes a hub for supplying Central…
Ukraine has ‘no chance’ of winning war, Hungary’s Orbán says – POLITICO
Security guarantees Europe should take an approach on Ukraine “based on the European interest,” Orbán said, adding that…
US extends Lukoil sanctions waiver as Russian oil giant looks to sell assets – POLITICO
The measures, announced on Oct. 22, were “a result of Russia’s lack of serious commitment to a peace process to end…
Oil Steadies After Gains as Traders Count Down to OPEC
(Bloomberg) — Oil steadied following a three-day gain as traders eye reports that’ll shed light on the outlook…
Bulgaria Adopts Law to Take Control of Russia’s Lukoil Refinery
Bulgaria’s parliament on Friday adopted legal changes to place a major Lukoil refinery in the east of the…
EU confirms tighter visa rules for Russians to help stop ‘sabotage’ – POLITICO
Kaja Kallas, the EU’s top diplomat, wrote on social media, “Starting a war and expecting to move freely in…
Trump Administration Blocks Gunvor Takeover of Russian Oil Assets
Gunvor pulled its offer to buy the international assets of sanctioned Russian oil producer Lukoil after the U.S.…
Gunvor Pulls $22Bln Lukoil Deal After U.S. Labels Company ‘Kremlin Puppet’
Swiss commodities trader Gunvor has withdrawn its $22 billion bid to acquire the overseas assets of Russia’s Lukoil…
Gunvor pulls offer for Russia’s Lukoil as US brands firm ‘Kremlin puppet’ – POLITICO
The excoriating comments come after Lukoil last week said it had accepted an offer by the multinational trading…
US pharma to abandon UK unless NHS pays more, says Trump’s ambassador – POLITICO
The U.K. is locked in drug-pricing negotiations with the Trump administration and pharmaceutical firms about how much the…
Russia’s interest in Antarctic oil exposed after Ukrainian scientist’s arrest
The Antarctic Treaty’s environmental protocol is clear — mining is prohibited indefinitely. But a Russian document linked to…
Russia’s Lukoil to Sell Overseas Assets After U.S. Sanctions
Russian oil giant Lukoil will sell its overseas assets, the company said late Monday, after it was hit…