The political rhetoric around the Ukrainian conflict is changing. Trump avoids commenting on contacts with Russia and China, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that funding for Ukraine could reach a dead end. At the same time, there are signals about the need for negotiations. How will Washington's policy change, and what will it lead to? We analyze this in the article. Geopolitical Uncertainty: Trump, Putin, and the Ukrainian ...

The media has reported on a possible agreement between the US and Ukraine, under which Washington will receive 50% of the proceeds from the sale of Ukrainian minerals in exchange for financial support. This agreement could significantly affect Ukraine's economic sovereignty and its long-term development. What are the ...

A comment on geo-energy for the business newspaper Vzglyad. The article examines who could replace Gazprom in gas transit through Ukraine after the contract ends in December 2024. Ukraine will not extend the agreement but is ready to accept and transport gas from Central Asia, such as from Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. However, transit through Ukraine could also be beneficial for Russia,...

Moldova and Transnistria have declared a state of emergency in light of the threat of Russian gas supply disruptions via Ukraine. In the worst-case scenario, they face an energy blackout and a humanitarian disaster. What can Russia do to help its neighbors? Commentary for the newspaper Vzglyad. Moldova has found itself in a difficult situation on the gas market due to ...

... under which the remaining branch of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline could become operational, considering the current state of the European gas market. It examines factors influencing gas price increases, including uncertainties surrounding transit through Ukraine, climatic conditions, and competition with Asia for LNG supplies. Expert Igor Yushkov notes that in the event of winter frosts and a gas shortage in Europe, activating the surviving pipeline could offer a solution to stabilize the situation. ...