Tag Archives: European Union (EU)

Russia Dethrones U.S. as Top EU Natural Gas Supplier

Russia became the biggest supplier of natural gas to Europe last month, for the first time since 2022, replacing the United States at the top spot. “It’s striking to see the market share of Russian gas and [liquefied natural gas] inch higher in Europe after all we have been through, …

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EU Considers Sanctioning Russian Shipping Giant

The European Union is proposing to sanction Russia’s oil-shipping giant Sovcomflot PJSC (FLOT.MM) in a move to limit the Kremlin’s ability to finance its war against Ukraine, Bloomberg News reported this week, citing a document seen by it. The move would follow similar punitive measures imposed on the leading Russian …

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EU Courts Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan for Critical Raw Materials

Ramped-up offshore exploration for rare earth metals and minerals, vital components in sought-after products like hybrid vehicles and smartphone screens, continues to cut into China’s long-held position as the primary global supplier. Countries like Australia, the United States, Myanmar, and even nations like Malaysia, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan continue to …

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