... associated with sanction-related confrontations. On one hand, the absence of new U.S. sanctions following the August summit in Alaska has reduced traders' anxiety: market participants hope that tensions will not escalate temporarily. On the other hand, the European Union is concurrently discussing yet another, already 19th package of restrictions against Russia, which serves as a reminder of the ongoing uncertainty. As a result, oil quotes fluctuate within a narrow range, lacking momentum for either a rise or a ...

... Russia from Western countries may be on the horizon. International Community Reaction In light of this incident, experts anticipate varied reactions from global leaders and organizations. It is likely that emergency sessions will be convened by the European Union and other entities focused on energy security issues in the near future. Conclusion The events surrounding the damage to the Druzhba pipeline raise numerous questions regarding the energy stability of the region. Given the importance of this pipeline ...

... managing its reserves and servicing clients; however, the company appears to have preemptively diversified its banking partners and transferred a significant portion of its reserves into securities, minimizing the impact of such events. Europe. In the European Union, the regulatory framework MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) came into effect in 2024, establishing unified rules for crypto assets, including stablecoins. Under MiCA, stablecoin issuers (especially large ones, termed "electronic money tokens" ...

... period rose by more than 40%, from €79 to €112 per megawatt-hour (MWh)," noted Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the oil and raw materials marketplace OPEN OIL MARKET. He explained that under the current regulatory model, electricity prices in the European Union (EU) depend on the cost of balancing generation, with gas-fired power plants playing a key role in covering sharp spikes in energy demand. As a result, the rising cost of fuel for gas-fired power plants leads to higher electricity prices, the expert ...

... second-largest oil consumer. Geopolitical Uncertainty. The market is pricing in conflicting risks amid international negotiations. On one hand, the lack of breakthroughs in the U.S.-Russia summit indicates the persistence of sanction pressures (the European Union is simultaneously preparing the 19th package of restrictions), sustaining some “risk premium” in prices. On the other hand, the mere continuation of dialogue and the pause in the introduction of new U.S. sanctions slightly alleviate tensions....