Russian Oil and Gas

US reveals Indian oil imports from Russia after negotiations

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The US said Indian refineries have begun to cut oil imports from Russia sharply following bilateral discussions.

US creates energy backlog, tightens 2 major Russian customers in Asia

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The US has officially asked Japan to stop importing Russian energy, putting its key ally in Asia in a difficult position.

Risk of Russia losing a major oil customer

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US President Donald Trump said India had promised to stop buying Russian oil, and said he was trying to get China to do the same.

New sanctions targeted by Russian oil giants

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He has imposed new sanctions on oil giants Lukoil, Rosneft and Russia's "shadow fleets" to cut Moscow's revenue.

Russia pledges not to abandon strategic oil and gas partner in Balkan despite US sanctions

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Russia has pledged not to let Serbia suffer from drought and cold in the context of US sanctions on oil and gas company NIS.

Serbian oil and gas company exempted from US sanctions for another week

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The US postponed sanctions on Serbia's Russian-owned oil company NIS for a week until October 15.

Russia deeply reduces oil prices for India, despite US tax tightenings

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Indian refineries are expected to receive significant price reductions from Russia in upcoming contracts.

Turkey plays a balancing card in the energy war between Russia and the West

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The US and G7 have called on Turkey to stop buying Russian oil and gas. However, Turkey remains dependent on Moscow energy and is pursuing a completely different strategy.

France investigates Russian oil tanker, suspected of belonging to the shadow fleet

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On October 1, French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the investigation into the Boracay oil tanker suspected of belonging to the Russian "shadow fleet" anchored offshore in Saint-Nazaire.

Surprised by the world's number 1 Russian oil buyer, far ahead of India

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An Asian economy has become the world's largest customer for Russian oil products, far ahead of India.

Mr. Trump says Turkey is ready to stop buying Russian oil for the US

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US President Donald Trump has said Turkey is ready to stop buying Russian oil, while Hungary and Slovakia will find it difficult to do so.

EU plans to tighten Russian oil sources via Druzhba pipeline

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The European Union (EU) is considering trade measures targeting Russia's Druzhba oil pipeline.

Gazprom divests from Serbia's leading oil and gas company, retains only 1 stake

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Gazprom sold all its direct shares in Serbia's oil and gas company NIS, holding only a symbolic stake.

Ukraine attacks major Russian refinery

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A Ukrainian drone attacked the Ufa refinery of Bashneft in Bashkortost region, central Russia.