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This week the Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the extension of the food embargo on agricultural imports from Western countries, that was introduced in 2014,will continue until the end of 2026. Over the 10 years of their existence, these restrictions have not only enabled Russia's agr...

The anticipated influx of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the US to Europe, which was expected to replace Russian pipeline gas, is experiencing a decline in market share this year. Conversely, the share of Russian LNG in the EU is increasing. We are seeking to identify the countries in Europe where...

Its has been reported that on 16 September, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has resumed official contacts with Russia for the first time since 2021. This has already prompted a strong reaction in a number of Western countries.
It is therefore pertinent to ask the question as to why one of t...

Putin proposes sanctions on the West and the Media goes crazy
At recent cabinet meeting with the Russian government, it was repeorted that President Vladimir .
Putin proposes sanctions on the West and the Media goes crazy
At recent cabinet meeting with the Russian government, it was repeorted th...

Its been reported by Bloomberg  that China is threatening Japan with economic sanctions in the event that Japan introduces new restrictions on the export of equipment for the production of semiconductors. So what will be  the potential response from Beijing.
In July of this year, the Japanese gover...

If there are any remaining significant  and globaly prominent political figures in Europe, Mario Draghi is undoubtedly one of them – if not the only one. The 77-year-old Italian is renowned not for serving as prime minister in his country, but for having led the European Central Bank for nearly the...