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Kazakhstan Drops Russian Partners in Power Plant Projects

Astana will instead proceed with domestic and alternative partners after failing to secure financing from Moscow.

Russia Faces Fuel Production Crunch After Ukraine Hits Baltic Export Hubs – Reuters

The disruption has hit Ust-Luga comes as refiners face mounting difficulties shipping fuel oil, a product with little domestic demand that must be exported...

Russia’s Coal Sector Losses Set to Deepen as Government Winds Down Tax Relief

The number of loss-making coal companies is “rapidly increasing,” with 62 enterprises now in the red, Deputy Energy Minister Dmitry Islamov said.

Russian Energy Minister Confirms Oil Shipments to Cuba

“We are sending humanitarian aid. We are providing humanitarian support,” Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev told reporters.

Moldova Accuses Russia of Damaging Key Power Line Connecting It With Romania

The Moldovan government said overnight Russian strikes on southern Ukraine caused damage to the Issacea-Vulcanesti power line.

Russia, Vietnam Advance Plans for First Nuclear Power Plant

Vietnam is seeking to shore up its fuel reserves at a time of disruption to energy supplies caused by the war in the Middle East.

Putin Urges Oil and Gas Companies to Use Iran War Windfall to Pay Off Bank Loans

The surge in oil prices is generating as much as $150 million in additional revenue for Russia’s state budget each day, according to estimates by the...

Vietnam, Russia to Sign Energy Deal as PM Leaves for Moscow

Vietnam's prime minister left for an official visit to Russia during which the two nations will sign several agreements.

Kremlin Slams ‘Irresponsible’ Ukrainian Drone Attacks on TurkStream and Blue Stream Compressor Stations

Gazprom said the Russian military intercepted 26 Ukrainian drones targeting its energy sites in the Krasnodar region this week.

South Korea Joins East Asian Countries Weighing Russian Oil Purchases

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said “urgent efforts are needed” to secure alternative crude supplies amid the Mideast war.

Russia Sends Oil and Gas Tankers to Crisis-Hit Cuba, Defying U.S. Blockade – FT

The ships, if they arrive, would be providing the Caribbean island nation with its first energy shipments in three months.

Moscow Reaffirms Support for Havana After Trump Says He Will Have ‘Honor’ of ‘Taking Cuba’

A U.S.-imposed oil blockade plunged the island nation into darkness under a total blackout on Monday.

Did the Mideast Conflict Just Rescue Russia’s War Budget?

Despite the surge in Russian oil prices, analysts caution that this boost in revenues is unlikely to fully reverse Russia’s economic woes.

Russia Ready to Supply Oil and Gas to Europe If It Asks, Putin Says

The Kremlin leader said energy cooperation would need to be "long-term" and not be an attempt to pressure Moscow.

Low Oil Prices, Strong Ruble Squeezed Russia’s Budget in February

Experts said the recent surge in oil prices due to the Middle East conflict would not materially affect Russia's March revenues.

Russian Wholesale Gasoline Prices Jump on Refinery Drone Strikes

Wholesale gasoline prices posted their sharpest weekly increase since July 2025.

Russia Hits Ukraine Power Grid With ‘Massive Attack,’ Operator Says

Kyiv requested emergency assistance from Poland after Russia hit two power plants in western Ukraine.

Putin Touts Energy Ties With China After Trump Says India May Halt Russian Oil Imports

The talks came two days after Trump announced he would lower tariffs on Indian goods in exchange for New Delhi halting purchases of Russian oil.

Gazprom Neft Provisionally Agrees to Sell Stake in Serbian Oil Firm

The pending sale agreement will now be submitted to the U.S. government for approval, as the company seeks to avoid another sanctions-related shutdown...

Gazprom’s Gas Exports to Europe Fall to Lowest Level Since Early 1970s

Gas supplies to Europe fell by a further 44% in 2025, reducing flows to 18 billion cubic meters (bcm).

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