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Germany, France fight for Putin’s oligarchs to get their BMWs and Mercedes
Berlin and Paris oppose EU efforts to stop luxury cars from reaching Russia via Belarus.
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EU plots new ways to cut Russia’s cash as sanctions stall
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US assures Europe: We’ll keep sending you gas, we promise
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Hungary teases veto over new EU Russian gas sanctions
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EU finally ready to bring down Russia’s gas empire … sort of
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Italy can do without Russian gas, says energy minister
France talks tough on Ukraine while gobbling up more Russian gas
France has paid Russia over €600 million this year for liquefied natural gas, new data shows. That’s an EU-leading rise from last year.
Europe’s new energy risk: Trading Russia for America
The EU replaced Russian energy with U.S. supplies after Moscow launched a war. Now people are wondering: Is Europe too dependent on America?
UK strikes energy deal with firm linked to Putin’s gas exports
LONDON — U.K. hospitals, town halls and government departments will be heated via a massive energy deal with a subsidiary of a firm still importing Russian gas …
5 ways the EU could help end the war in Ukraine
Draining Putin’s coffers is possible — if Brussels really wants to.
UK heads for EU showdown as Russian gas keeps flowing
Minister will demand a united front on liquefied natural gas trades, to maintain pressure on Putin and protect the UK’s import ban.
US rethinks gas exports, spooking Europe
The EU is banking on Washington approving major new LNG projects. The Biden administration might not play ball.
German prosecutors launch probe into suspected sabotage of LNG pipeline
The investigation comes as Germany seeks to increase its LNG import capacity.
UAE plotted to use COP28 to push for oil and gas deals, leaked notes show
Documents include estimates of national oil company’s commercial interests in the targeted countries.
EU hits end of the line on Russian energy sanctions
Economic interests and opposition from Hungary mean new restrictions are unlikely to hit the Kremlin’s war chest even as Kyiv urges tougher action.
Ukraine to Putin: You cut our power, we kneecap your biggest economic driver
“It would only be fair,” Galushchenko says of attacking Russian oil and gas in response to possible attacks against Ukraine’s grid this winter.
War in Israel imperils Europe’s fragile economic recovery
Just as inflation is getting under control and growth starting to recover, a wider Middle East conflict would pose significant problems.
Baltic pipeline leak raises winter gas supply fears
Prolonged disruption on the Balticconnector could cause problems for Finland’s energy supply, analysts say.
‘Dangerous pivot’ on overseas oil and gas deals splits Biden administration
President Biden’s pledges to end US financial support for international fossil fuel projects faltered as friendly nations sought help.
West wants to look the other way on UAE money laundering
As geopolitical winds shift, the US and European governments turn a blind eye to Emirates’ money laundering problem.
Europe’s energy crisis is Putin’s problem now
With Europe’s fuel prices returning to pre-war levels, Russia has lost its best leverage over the Continent, experts say.
On the night watch: Scouring the seas for Putin’s pipeline saboteurs
POLITICO goes on the Norwegian night watch saving Europe from more underwater attacks.
US pledges to keep pumping natural gas to Europe
Liquefied natural gas from the US helped the EU survive last winter, and more is promised for this year.
Russian oil finds ‘wide open’ back door to Europe, critics say
Middlemen are cashing in as Russian crude finds indirect routes to the European market, politicians and industry insiders allege.
Europe heading for huge excess LNG import capacity, experts warn
New analysis shows terminal capacity will far exceed demand for liquefied natural gas by 2030.
Putin is staring at defeat in his gas war with Europe
Mild weather this winter is set to help Europe shrug off Russia’s energy threats next year, too.
EU to mull sanctions on Dubai shipper suspected of running Russian tanker fleet
SUN Ship Management has become one of the main transporters of Russian oil to countries including India and Cuba.