... "Turkish Stream." What is the clever scheme Russia is offering? A comment for the newspaper "Vzglyad. Russia has taken steps to accommodate European gas buyers by proposing a new payment scheme. This will allow Europeans to circumvent US sanctions, which since December 20 could, in effect, stop Gazprom's fuel supplies to the EU both through Ukraine and the "Turkish Stream." What kind of scheme is Russia offering? President Vladimir Putin signed amendments to the decree on gas payments in rubles from March 31, 2022, for "unfriendly" countries. “Russia ...

... firm stance regarding its sanctions policy. Despite the intensification of diplomatic contacts between Russia and the U.S., sanctions pressure will persist as a tool of political leverage. This also signals to Europe that easing restrictions at the EU level is unlikely in the near future. Tags: sanctions, Russia, U.S., Europe, diplomacy, geopolitics, Ukraine, international relations

... several other countries, politicians advocating for a review of sanctions against Russia are gaining popularity. The Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has halted military assistance to Kyiv and openly discusses the possibility of the country exiting the EU and NATO. In Austria, far-right forces, traditionally opposed to sanction policies, are ready to take power. Amid this backdrop, Donald Trump continues to call for an end to the conflict, which may lead to a decline in Western support for Ukraine. The EU faces the threat of internal division, and analysts fear that ...

... international economic strategies, with topics on Ukraine, European stability, and the U.S. post-election landscape. Recommendations: Watch for statements on sanctions, energy exports, and global trade. Oil prices and the ruble could react to any hints of sanction relief. Inflation Data from EU, Canada, and UK Why it matters: High inflation in major economies can impact euro, pound, and CAD rates. Recommendations: Look for opportunities in euro and pound if inflation signals strength in these economies. Positive data may strengthen European-focused ...

... Hungary, still significantly depend on Gazprom gas under previously concluded contracts. Political disagreements within the EU are manifested in the statements from leaders of these states—for instance, Hungary indicated that it would seek its own ... ... position within the bloc on energy security. Overall, there is a transforming landscape of global energy trade influenced by sanctions, trade disputes, and strategic decisions by states. Although currently the pricing environment for oil, gas, and coal ...