Forecasts indicate the Russian economy is set to surpass previous expectations and experience growth this year, as the increase in oil prices counteracts the effects of Western sanctions.
Russia Bans Diesel Exports To Squeeze Oil Market
Russia has banned the export of petrol and diesel as crude oil prices climb towards $100 per barrel. This is a major escalation, which will cause concern that Moscow is
Russia attempts to stabilize the rouble amidst Western sanctions’ impact
The Bank of Russia is bolstering the beleaguered rouble in response to the mounting challenges posed by Western sanctions against Vladimir Putin’s administration.
Russia offers free grain to African nations
Only days after jeopardizing worldwide food supplies by withdrawing Russia from the Black Sea grain pact, Vladimir Putin has pledged to provide grain at no cost to six African nations.
Russia government seizes control of Danone and Carlsberg’s shares
The Russian government has assumed control of assets held by French dairy producer Danone and Danish brewing company Carlsberg, in a move initiated by Vladimir Putin to fund his unlawful
French Energy Titan Shuns EU with $2bn Investment in US Gas Sector
Total, the French energy behemoth, has declared its intent to establish a $2 billion (£1.6 billion) synthetic gas facility in the United States, thereby challenging Europe’s renewable energy ambitions.
French gas reserves fall to lowest in Europe
France’s gas reserves have reached the lowest level in Europe after widespread strikes protesting President Emmanuel Macron’s proposed pension reforms impacted imports.
UK flagship nuclear plant Hinkley Point C is scrambles to avoid cash crunch
EDF, the builder of the UK’s new nuclear power station, Hinkley Point C, is scrambling to prevent a cash crunch amid concerns that its Chinese partner, China General Nuclear (CGN),
Britain opens a nuclear fuel fund to reduce dependence on Russia
Britain announced Monday that its 75 million-pound ($90.5 Million) fund to boost domestic nuclear fuel production and reduce dependence on Russian uranium supply was open for applications.
Sizewell C ‘confirmed’ once again – this time it might be the real deal
Another “confirmation” was made yesterday that the government plans build the Sizewell C nuclear plant in Suffolk. This is undoubtedly the most famous project in UK infrastructure history. However, the
Paris surpasses London to become Europe’s biggest stock market
Paris leads despite British stocks being hit by recession fears, mini-Budget backlash and worries about Paris