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EU to exert ‘maximum pressure’ on China, India to stop purchasing Russian oil
13 Jan 2026 14:54 GMT
… adding that low oil prices are exacerbating Moscow’s economic woes … from Russian oil and to further hit the Kremlin’s revenue … to the EU’s previous decision to sanction Nayara Energy, a Russia-owned … oil since the start of the war.
By contrast, Russian gas …
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The return of the oil curse as Venezuela’s spring slips further away
13 Jan 2026 16:43 GMT
… can now wield oil.
At the same time, Russia’s energy influence is … triggered sanctions pressure from the European Union, Moscow turned energy exports into a strategic … , European countries continued importing Russian gas out of necessity, a situation …
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A kettle too far: Israeli traveler stopped at EU border over Russian tea samovar
13 Jan 2026 14:55 GMT
… with law enforcement. Under European Union sanctions imposed on Russia, samovars are classified … , the European Union imposed sweeping sanctions aimed at weakening Moscow’s military … as equipment used in oil and gas production.
The EU has also prohibited …
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Kyiv claims coordinated pressure has stalled 20% of Russia’s shadow fleet
13 Jan 2026 16:47 GMT
… Service (SZR). He said Moscow was seeking to make … existing restrictions on Russia’s seaborne oil exports, measured over … and change company structures.
European Union measures have continued to … and shipping linked to Russian energy exports. In December 2025 …
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Russia vs Venezuela: Which oil is a better bet for India?
13 Jan 2026 14:46 GMT
… crude oil worth nearly $144 billion from Russia. New Delhi is Moscow’ … the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). … the United States and the European Union. Trump previously imposed a … more stability in Venezuela’s energy market would make things …
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EU to unveil 20th sanctions package against Russia ahead of February 24 — Euractiv
13 Jan 2026 17:53 GMT
… European Union plans to adopt a 20th package of sanctions against Russia by … citing an unnamed diplomat, the EU may present a new package … "A diplomat said the EU’s 20th sanctions package was … of luxury goods to Russia, the servicing of oil tankers, and to …
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Russia launches largest drone attack in retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on air bases
13 Jan 2026 14:55 GMT
… scale devastation, targeting Ukrainian energy facilities near NATO borders … but Moscow has given no indication of compromise. Instead, Russia… Russian oil tanker in the North Atlantic—an act Putin… deaf ears in the Kremlin.
Eyewitnesses described horrific …
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The EU’s ‘Farage Clause’ Shows the Damage Reform Is Already Doing to the UK
13 Jan 2026 16:38 GMT
… existing provisions on fisheries and energy previously negotiated by Boris … seemed unaware that their EU counterparts could and did … posed not just by Putin’s Russia but Trump’s America … progress towards very close UK-EU cooperation on conventional defence, …
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Russia’s Oil Flows Pivot East as China Buys More and India Pulls Back
13 Jan 2026 13:36 GMT
… its latest monthly update on Russia energy exports.
Oil exports to China in … November.
Exports of liquefied natural gas, meanwhile, rose to Europe. According … even more robust 27%. All European Union members are bound by new …
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EU Commissioner: NATO Would Fall Apart If U.S. Used Force to Take Greenland
13 Jan 2026 13:20 GMT
… by force, and that European Union (EU) member states are obliged … in order to prevent Russia or China from taking over … region’s strategic position, energy resources, and new shipping …
Kubilius reiterated that the EU‘s legal framework clearly defines …