Parvin Faghfouri Azar

Germany Running on Dwindling Supply of Gas

While Germany’s gas reserves are currently almost full, there is also no gas supply coming through its main supply pipelines, which originate in Russia. According to energy analyst Thomas O’Donnell, this is a major problem for German industry and private consumers. He casts doubt on claims by the German government …

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China and India are Buying Russian Crude at a 40% Discount

The European Union on Friday once again failed to reach an agreement on a price cap for Russian oil, with the bloc’s eastern-most members including Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania objecting that the proposed $60-$70 per barrel for Russian crude is too generous and well above the rates Russia currently …

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No Evidence that Iran Wants to Develop Nuclear Weapons

There is no evidence that Iran intends to develop nuclear weapons, reviewing its participation in the NPT, Vladimir Yermakov, director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Non-Proliferation and Arms Control Department said. “Iran has been and remains a conscientious participant in the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. The conclusion …

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