... either temporary or permanent. "If they fail to secure an exception by December 20, U.S. sanctions, which have extraterritorial reach, will force European companies to comply and halt payments to Gazprombank. At that point, the continuation of Ukraine’s transit agreement with Gazprom beyond January 1 will no longer matter. Deliveries to Slovakia, Austria, and Hungary will likely cease," Yushkov explains. Turkey, Serbia, and Moldova—being "friendly" countries—could bypass ...

... potential negotiations between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. According to CNN, a phone call between the leaders of the two countries could take place a few days after Trump's inauguration. The discussion is expected to address the resolution of the Ukraine conflict, as well as the possibility of a personal meeting in the upcoming months. Preparations for this call began several weeks ago; however, the exact date of the conversation has not yet been determined. Economists interviewed by “Ъ FM” ...

... from a European Central Bank representative may contain hints about monetary policy, which is important for traders working with the euro. Emergency Ukraine-NATO Council Meeting The agenda includes discussing the consequences of new systems applied to Ukraine's defense industry facilities. This event may increase geopolitical tensions, affecting currency rates and commodity assets. Corporate Earnings Reports: Pre-Market (Before U.S. Market Opens): Kohl's Corp (KSS): An expected revenue decline of ...

... achieve this, recalls Mitrakhovich from the Financial University. "The formulation of additional measures against the Nord Streams reflects the European bureaucracy's fear that if some compromise is reached between Russia and the USA regarding Ukraine or if leadership changes in some European countries, the plans may change as well," says Mitrakhovich. "Thus, current European bureaucrats are attempting to devise some legal barrier to prevent the Nord Streams from restarting." ...

... to $200 billion. 2014–2016: The initial Western sanctions following the annexation of Crimea and the drop in global energy prices hit revenues hard. The market valuation of Gazprom began to decline steadily. 2022: The escalation of the conflict in Ukraine and subsequent severe sanctions marked a turning point. The European Union sharply reduced purchases of Russian gas, effectively depriving Gazprom of its primary export market. 2023–2025: After losing the European market, the Russian gas giant ...