December 4, 02:10 PM • 26428 viewsGas futures in Europe are approaching their highest levels since December on concerns about supplies from Russia. Prices have risen 45% since the start of the stockpiling season due to numerous outages.
The UAE has banned Eswatini flagged vessels that help transport Russian oil from entering its ports. This is yet another step by the UAE to distance itself from risky vessels associated with the Russian "shadow fleet.
Russian intelligence knew about a possible invasion of the Kursk region two weeks in advance, but Putin was not informed. gerasimov and high-ranking officials ignored the warning, and the defense forces were caught off guard.
According to Bloomberg, Ukrainian troops have entered Russia's Kursk region, the first invasion by a foreign army since World War II. This took the Russian military by surprise and caused concern for Putin.
In Libya, the attorney general ordered the arrest of the unnamed oil minister for behavior incompatible with his position. Against this backdrop, NOC suspended production at the country's largest field due to force majeure.
Gas prices in Europe hit a one-year high following reports that Ukrainian troops have seized the gas transit point in Sudzha. There is no official confirmation, but traders fear possible supply disruptions.
Asif Merchant, 46, was arrested in the United States on suspicion of organizing a plot to assassinate American politicians, including Donald Trump. The court remanded the suspect in custody without bail.
Donald Trump announced that he will give an interview to Elon Musk on August 12. The details of the conversation are not disclosed, but it is known that Musk supports Trump in the presidential race.
The price of raw sugar contracts fell to 17. 64 cents per 0.45 kg, the lowest level since October 2022. This is due to an increase in exports from Brazil and an expected increase in production in India.
Russian crude oil exports from key western ports fell to a 19-month low in July, which led to an overall decline in marine oil flows worldwide.
The price of bitcoin dropped to $63 thousand due to concerns about a slowdown in the economy and the possible sale of confiscated tokens by the US government. Uncertainty about the US election also affected the cryptocurrency market.
The EU ignored Hungary and Slovakia's concerns about Ukraine's sanctions against Lukoil. The European Commission stated that the sanctions do not affect oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline.
The advisor to the head of the OP said that Ukraine would not comment on the information about receiving F-16s. He called it a topic where the 'fog of war' is appropriate, as it should be reflected on the battlefield.
WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich and former U. S. Marine Paul Whelan have been released from a Russian prison as part of a prisoner exchange. Both Americans, accused of espionage, are leaving Russian territory.
The Times reports that six F-16 fighter jets from the Netherlands have arrived in Ukraine. Several more aircraft are expected to arrive soon from Denmark, although there is no official confirmation of this information.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis confirms that Ukraine has received F-16 fighter jets. This is the first official information on the appearance of the long-awaited aircraft in the Ukrainian sky.
The White House refused to comment on the arrival of the first F-16s to Ukraine. John Kirby confirmed that the process of transferring the fighters is progressing and they will be ready to fly by the end of the summer.
Bloomberg reports that Ukraine has received the first small batch of F-16 fighter jets from NATO allies. The exact number of planes and the readiness of Ukrainian pilots to use them are not yet known.
Bitcoin declined after the US government moved $2 billion in cryptocurrency. Traders fear the realization of profits before the possible victory of Trump, who promised to create a strategic reserve.
Meta is introducing AI Studio to create personalized chatbots on Instagram. Users will be able to develop bots to interact with followers and perform various tasks.
Raiffeisen Bank announced measures to significantly reduce its operations in Russia in accordance with the requirements of the ECB. The bank is limiting credit and payment services, ceasing to offer term deposits and reducing interest rates on accounts.
The wealth manager of Russian oligarch Pyotr Aven has agreed to the confiscation of more than £750,000 in the UK. The money was confiscated from bank accounts following allegations of sanctions evasion.
Vice President Kamala Harris has identified three potential contenders for the US vice presidency.
Estonia's new Prime Minister Kristen Mihal has announced tax increases and spending cuts to strengthen the country's security. The government plans to allocate €1.1 billion for defense projects and increase military spending by €4 billion over 5 years.
Exchange-traded funds investing in Ether received $107 million in net inflows on the debut day. The largest volume of subscriptions was recorded by BlackRock's Ethereum Trust, which totaled $267 million.
The poll shows that Kamala Harris has higher support in the race against Donald Trump for the US presidency than Joe Biden. The vice president is only 2% behind Trump, which is less than Biden's gap.
The US Space Force is planning to deploy a new ground-based system to jam enemy satellite signals. The first 11 out of 24 terminals will be installed by the end of the year to protect US troops during conflicts.
US President Joe Biden has criticized Elon Musk and his 'rich friends' for trying to 'buy the election'. This follows reports of Musk's donation to a foundation supporting Donald Trump.
Trump has hinted at a willingness to ease or lift sanctions against Russia as part of his "deal" to end the war in Ukraine, saying he does not like sanctions and considers them useful only in certain cases, such as with Iran.
Former US President Donald Trump said that Vladimir Putin "will never get into Ukraine" and that he himself told Putin to "never, ever go into Ukraine" during his presidency, despite Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
