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Medvedev's Shift from Liberal Reformer to Nuclear Weapons Advocate

Russia's former president Dmitrij Medvedev has gone from being seen as a liberal reformist to becoming one of the Kremlin's most vocal and hardline hawks against the West. In the week he growled so threateningly that the US president Donald Trump ordered the move of two nuclear submarines closer to Russia.

Medvedev's Shift from Liberal Reformer to Nuclear Weapons Advocate

EU Plans to End Russian Gas Imports by 2028

At the latest by 1 January 2028, all Russian gas shall be stopped from reaching the EU, according to a fresh proposal from the EU Commission. .

EU Plans to End Russian Gas Imports by 2028

EU Weighs Complete Ban on Russian Gas Imports by 2027

The EU Commission can suggest a ban on importing gas from Russia, reports news agency Bloomberg, citing sources. The proposal can be presented in Strasbourg on Tuesday and would put a stop to all fossil gas from Russia as of the end of 2027 – regardless of whether it is transported via gas pipelines or in liquid form on tankers, according to sources.

EU Weighs Complete Ban on Russian Gas Imports by 2027

After Sanctions: Serbia to Talk to Putin

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic announces that he plans to talk to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin since the USA has announced that it will impose extensive sanctions on Russia's energy sector – which affects a Serbian company. According to Vucic, the conversation will initially take place over the phone, but he will then "explore other ways to communicate", he said at a press conference.

After Sanctions: Serbia to Talk to Putin

Power shortage in the breakaway region of Transnistria

The breakaway region of Transnistria, which is Moscow-friendly, in Moldova has been forced to introduce partial power outages since gas deliveries from Russia have stopped. The decision was made on Friday since the small region, which borders Ukraine, does not have enough electricity to provide its inhabitants with heat and hot water.

Power shortage in the breakaway region of Transnistria

Russian gas stop extinguishes Christmas lights in Moldova

In the small country of Moldova, the stop of Russian fossil gas through Ukraine has already had consequences over the New Year's weekend. On New Year's Day, the festive lighting on the capital's public buildings was turned off.

Russian gas stop extinguishes Christmas lights in Moldova

The stop of Russian gas through Ukraine divides the EU

At 06:00 on New Year's Day, Russian energy giant Gazprom shut off the flow of fossil gas to Europe through Ukraine. The EU claims to be prepared for the stop, but the division is great among the union's countries.

The stop of Russian gas through Ukraine divides the EU

Russia stops gas deliveries to Moldova

The Russian oil company Gazprom announces that it will discontinue gas deliveries to Moldova from the turn of the year. At the same time, Slovakia is threatening with measures if Russian gas deliveries via Ukraine are stopped.

Russia stops gas deliveries to Moldova

Serbia wants to extend Russian gas agreement

Serbia is negotiating with Russia on an extended contract for deliveries of fossil gas from Russia. > Thanks to a stable relationship with Moscow, we are in a very favorable position for economic talks, to discuss the gas agreement with Russia, says Serbia's Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin at an economic forum in the United Arab Emirates.

Serbia wants to extend Russian gas agreement

Putin abolishes requirement for gas payment via Russian bank

It is no longer required of foreign buyers that they pay for Russian gas deliveries via the Kremlin-controlled Gazprombank. .

Putin abolishes requirement for gas payment via Russian bank

USA imposes new sanctions on Russia

The USA is imposing new sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine. The new sanctions are targeting dozens of Russian banks – including the largest remaining bank, Gazprombank, which has not yet been punished with sanctions.

USA imposes new sanctions on Russia

The International Olympic Committee's requirement for boxing: A gigantic challenge

Break with Iba, otherwise there will be no boxing in the Olympic Games in Los Angeles. This is an ultimatum that the IOC is now presenting to the national Olympic associations.

The International Olympic Committee's requirement for boxing: A gigantic challenge

Windfall for Russian Oligarchs

Large Russian companies have this year increased or resumed previously suspended dividend payments to their owners. The billion-dollar dividend payments indicate a decreased concern in the Russian business community about the economic effects of the invasion war against Ukraine.

Windfall for Russian Oligarchs

The gas price is skyrocketing due to Norwegian supply problem

The gas price on the European market is surging towards 10% on Monday morning. The reason is that Norway is having trouble getting gas deliveries going after a planned review.

The gas price is skyrocketing due to Norwegian supply problem