Sanctions on Russia
Russian oil and gas giant loses more partners amid the whirlwind of sanctions
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Vantage Drilling is said to have terminated a contract with Russian giant Lukoil to explore the Trident gas field, after being subject to additional sanctions.
Russian oil and gas giant risks losing its most important foreign assets
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Russian company Lukoil has declared its force majeure at oil fields in Iraq, while its Burgas refinery in Bulgaria is at risk of being seized.
EU prepares to launch 20th package of sanctions targeting Russia
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The EU is about to launch its 20th package of sanctions against Russia, while Kiev has just responded to Moscow's sanctions.
EU bans visa, Russia declares it will respond with national interests
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Russia has accused the new EU visa ban of being a province for "trapping" and warned that there will be retaliatory measures but based on national interests.
US suddenly supports EU in using Russian frozen assets
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The US has said it absolutely supports the EU's $217 billion plan, even as Belgium fears and Russia threatens retaliation.
Major Russian oil buyers exempted from US sanctions
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US President Donald Trump has granted Hungary a sanctions exemption for purchasing Russian oil.
US makes tough announcement, potential buyers withdraw from Russian oil and gas deals
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Swiss-based Gunvor Group announced the withdrawal of the international asset purchase offer of Russian oil and gas giant Lukoil.
Russia loses major oil customer due to US sanctions
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India's major refineries, including Reliance, are preparing to stop buying Russian oil ahead of the deadline for US sanctions.
New risks for Russian oil and gas group branch in Germany
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Germany naturalizes the Russian oil and gas giant Rosneft branch despite being exempted from US sanctions.
New Zealand imposes sanctions on Russian shadow fleet
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After a scandal involving a domestic insurance company, New Zealand has issued new sanctions targeting Russia's shadow fleet.
US unexpectedly exempts sanctions on Russian oil and gas group's branch
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The US has removed a subsidiary of Russian Oil and Gas Group Rosneft in Germany from the sanctions list.
US sets deadline for Germany to end the fate of Russian oil and gas group
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The US has given Germany a 6-month deadline to completely handle the ownership of Russian oil and gas giant Rosneft's assets in its territory.
Hungary threatens to sue EU over Russian gas ban
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Hungary has said it will sue the EU in a court of high authority over a ban on Russian gas, and has said it will fight to the end to protect energy security.
Russian oil and gas giant sells assets after US sanctions
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Russian oil and gas giant Lukoil will sell assets abroad following US sanctions.
Strategy to help the EU escape the trap of dependence on energy and raw materials
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Facing risks from Russia and China, the EU is implementing a multi-term strategy to regain autonomy in energy and raw materials.
