Russian Oil and Gas
US unexpectedly gives green light for Russian oil purchases
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The US Treasury Department confirmed that it has issued temporary licenses to Indian refineries to buy Russian oil being transported on offshore ships.
EU considers spending its own money to repair Russia's oil pipeline, opening up aid to Ukraine
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The EU is considering financial support for Ukraine to repair the Druzhba pipeline, in order to persuade Hungary to lift the blockade of important aid to Kiev.
Mr. Zelensky refuses to repair the Druzhba pipeline, Hungary declares it will force Ukraine to reopen
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Mr. Zelensky said he has not received an official request from the EU to allow inspectors to access the damaged Druzhba pipeline area.
Middle East in turmoil, 9.5 million barrels of Russian oil unexpectedly find big customers
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Amidst the Middle East conflict disrupting energy transport, about 9.5 million barrels of Russian oil are believed to be shifting to India.
US unexpectedly to exempt Russia's oil and gas facility from indefinite sanctions
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The US is said to be preparing to waive indefinite sanctions against units of Russian oil and gas corporation Rosneft in Germany.
Ukraine rejects EU proposal to inspect Russian oil pipeline
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Ukraine rejects EU proposal to send delegation to inspect Russian oil pipelines through its territory to Central Europe.
Russian oil tanker involved in 45 violations, paid 10 million euros to be released
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Belgium decided to impose a bail of 10 million euros on the seized Russian oil tanker, accused of violating 45 violations and operating under "fake flags".
Russia discovers largest oil field in 3 decades in Yamal
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Russia is exploiting about 3,500 oil fields across the country and has just discovered a new oil field on the Yamal Peninsula.
Russian oil tanker intercepted by Belgium and France join forces
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Russian oil tanker suspected of belonging to the shadow fleet intercepted by Belgium and France in the North Sea.
Ukrainian President holds emergency meeting with Slovakia to defuse oil and gas artery
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The Ukrainian President sent an urgent invitation to Prime Minister Robert Fico to resolve the crisis surrounding the strategic oil pipeline Druzhba.
Russia has a lever of global influence stronger than oil and gas
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Russia's oil and gas are subject to many sanctions, but nuclear energy is a different story.
EU yields to Hungary, uses Russian oil to rescue Ukraine's budget
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Under pressure from Hungary's veto, the European Union (EU) is choosing a compromise solution to restore crude oil flow through the Druzhba pipeline.
Nord Stream sabotage suspect accused of blocking Russian oil pipeline
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The Hungarian Foreign Minister accused the suspects behind the Nord Stream explosion of currently blocking Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline.
Russian oil veins to Eastern Europe paralyzed
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The Ukrainian leader affirmed that the restoration of the vital route leading Russian oil to Eastern Europe is facing major obstacles.
Russian businesses circulate 8 billion USD through UK "tax havens
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Transparency International released a report showing that Russian businesses have used British islands to maintain vital trade routes.