... phase scheduled to launch in 2024, adding 6.6 million tons of capacity per phase. The project envisions three phases with a total capacity of 19.8 million tons. Although the first phase began operations earlier this year, exports have been blocked by U.S. sanctions. These restrictions apply to all new Russian LNG projects, effectively halting exports from new facilities. Western nations had already banned the supply of LNG technology and equipment to Russia; now, the sale of gas itself is also prohibited....

.... They argue that the ruble will remain under pressure due to factors related to future White House policies, including: The U.S. trade policy, which may intensify restrictions on Russian raw material exports. Tax and immigration reforms that could influence the attractiveness of investments in emerging markets. Increased sanctions pressure, which will reflect on currency flows and investments. Moderate Ruble Weakening According to estimates from ...

... Russian diamonds. RIA Novosti RBC Despite India not officially joining these sanctions, fears of secondary sanctions and pressure from Western partners have led to a decrease in the volume of Russian diamond imports. Restrictions on dollar transactions: Sanctions have complicated the use of U.S. dollars in transactions for Russian diamonds, hindering deals between Russian exporters and Indian importers. This has resulted in reduced trade volumes, as companies faced challenges in making payments. Increased competition in the global diamond ...

... support measures from the Bank of Russia. SberCIB Investment Research forecasts the exchange rate at 95 rubles per dollar, relying on high interest rates in Russia, which make the ruble attractive for short-term investments. However, factors such as sanctions and international instability may increase pressure on the ruble. Independent analysts suggest the exchange rate in the range of 98-100 rubles per dollar if demand for Russian export goods decreases and sanctions are strengthened. In such a ...

... author analyzes the causes, consequences, and prospects of the energy crisis in the region. Russian gas supplies to Europe—via pipelines and as LNG—are under increasing threat. On December 20, pipeline gas deliveries to the EU might stop due to U.S. sanctions against Gazprombank. Meanwhile, the EU is preparing a new sanctions package to ban LNG imports from Russia. What consequences might Gazprom, Russia, and the EU face if supplies are entirely halted? Last week, the U.S. imposed blocking sanctions ...