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What New U.S. Sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil Mean for Russia’s Oil Trade

Trump is seeking to pressure buyers of Russian oil and tighten financial pressure on the Kremlin as he seeks to end the war in Ukraine. Will it work?

China’s State Oil Giants Halt Seaborne Russian Crude Imports After New U.S. Sanctions – Reuters

Industry consultancies offer differing estimates of Chinese state-company imports from 250,000 barrels per day to 500,000 bpd.

Russia's Power of Siberia 2 Deal With China Would Take a Decade to Boost Gas Exports – Reuters

Even if a deal is finalized, construction would take at least five years and another five would be needed to reach full capacity, industry sources told...

Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 Ramps Up Output to Record Levels – Bloomberg

Average daily output in September reached 17.9 million cubic meters, about 14% higher than the previous peak in August.

opinion Saahil Menon

China's Visa-Free Policy for Russians Isn't the Win Moscow Says It Is

Russia trumpets any chance to cozy up to China. But for Beijing, Russia is not top of the priority list.

In First, Chinese Cargo Ship Docks in Sanctioned Crimean Port – FT

The series of stops by a foreign tanker in Sevastopol, which is internationally recognized as part of Ukraine and is barred by sanctions, is unprecedented...

Beyond Putin and Xi’s Bromance, Chinese Culture Creeps Into Daily Life in Russia

From language and the arts to tourism and consumer goods, China’s presence in everyday life in Russia is becoming increasingly pronounced.

opinion Maximilian Hess

Trump’s Inaction Hands Putin a Lifeline Through China

By failing to prioritize the mortal threat posed by Russia over his perception of the risks posed by China, Trump has only further enabled both.

China Eyes 'Panda Bond' Fundraising by Russian Energy Firms – FT

If approved, the borrowing would be the first Russian corporate bond placement in China since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Chinese Exports to Russia Record Sharpest Drop Since February

Russian shipments to China also fell sharply, declining 17.8% year-on-year to $9.35 billion, a 6.9% decrease from July.

What the Power of Siberia 2 Deal Really Means for Russia and China

Although the project has ostensibly been green-lighted, several uncertainties remain.

Russia Prepared to Keep Fighting if Ukraine Diplomacy Fails, Putin Says

“We’ll see how the situation evolves,” the Kremlin leader said. “If not, then we will have to achieve our objectives by military means.”

In Photos: Putin Attends SCO Summit, Military Parade in China This Week

Both Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping used the regional summit, held in the port city of Tianjin, to sharpen their criticism of the West.

Gazprom Shares Tumble After Power of Siberia 2 Deal Announcement

Investors were quick to note that the deal signed in Beijing was only another memorandum of intent, not a binding supply contract.

Russia and China Sign Deal to Advance Power of Siberia 2 Pipeline

The deal was one of four agreements struck between Russia’s state energy giant Gazprom and the China National Petroleum Corporation, Gazprom’s chief...

China to Allow Visa-Free Travel for Russians in One-Year Trial

Russians will be able to enter China without a visa for business, tourism, family visits or educational exchanges, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman...

Putin and Xi Tout Deepening Ties Ahead of Beijing Military Parade

The Chinese president also said that Beijing is ready to work with Moscow to push for a “more just and reasonable” global order.

Xi and Putin Round on West at Regional Summit in China

Xi Jinping has gathered the leaders of Russia and India, as well as dignitaries from around 20 Eurasian countries for the summit.

Putin Says Alaska Talks With Trump Could ‘Open Path to Peace’ in Ukraine

The Kremlin leader said “work is already underway” to implement “understandings” reached during last month’s summit.

Putin to Meet Slovakian Prime Minister Fico in China

Fico is one of the few EU leaders to have maintained regular contact with Putin since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022...

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