Rosatom has appealed to the Russian authorities for subsidies for new projects after 2027, as it cannot independently attract external financing. This is due to a shortage of funds caused by the war against Ukraine and sanctions.
The court in The Hague lifted the arrest of Gazprom's shares in gas production companies Wintershall Noordzee and Gazprom International Projects B. V. The arrest was imposed at the suit of Ukrainian companies, but the court decided that this could violate the principle of state immunity.
President Zelenskyy announced positive decisions from international arbitrations in favor of Ukraine totaling $6. 9 billion. Steps are being prepared to collect these funds, and Ukrainian ambassadors will receive relevant instructions.
The source revealed details of the devastating DIU cyberattack on the Russian gas monopolist.
On July 17, the HUR Cyber Corps attacked the network infrastructure of PJSC "Gazprom", destroying a large volume of databases and installing special software.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that the country will not support the EU's REPowerEU initiative to abandon Russian gas from 2028. Slovakia links this issue to the 18th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation, demanding a postponement of the vote.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced his intention to postpone the vote on the 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia. Slovakia seeks an exemption that would allow it to fulfill its contract with Gazprom until 2034, rejecting the EC's proposal to stop Russian gas supplies from 2028.
The European Commission is working with Slovakia to address its concerns about the EU's plan to phase out Russian gas imports by 2028. Bratislava is blocking a sanctions package, fearing shortages and rising prices.
Slovakia aims to conclude an agreement with the European Commission and EU partners by July 15 regarding energy security guarantees. Without these guarantees, the country is blocking a new package of sanctions against Russia, related to the cessation of Russian gas imports.
Slovakia will not support the new EU sanctions package against Russia due to unresolved gas supply issues after 2027. Prime Minister Robert Fico demands a postponement of the vote, which could lead to a deficit and losses of up to 20 billion euros.
NAK "Naftogaz Ukrainy" has initiated the collection of $1. 37 billion from Russian "Gazprom" based on the decision of the international arbitration in Zurich. This amount includes debt for gas transit, penalties, and compensation for legal costs.
The international arbitration tribunal obliged Gazprom to pay NJSC "Naftogaz" 1. 37 billion dollars due to violations of contractual obligations. This decision is an important victory for Ukraine.
Dozens of the largest Russian companies, including Gazprom, have lost foreign assets due to sanctions and the termination of partnerships. This negatively affects the Russian budget due to a reduction in foreign exchange earnings.
Gitanas Nausėda criticizes the insufficient determination of anti-Russian sanctions, calling for disconnecting banks from SWIFT, sanctions against the "shadow fleet" and energy companies. He also emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine.
Russian Gazprom has suspended the gas hub project in Turkey, which was supposed to be a way to return to the European market. Turkey has no export capacity, and the EU plans to ban gas from russia.
Against the background of the Armed Forces of Ukraine's attacks on strategic air bases of the Russian Federation, the shares of Russian companies have fallen sharply in price. Investors are nervous about the possible disruption of negotiations and the decision of the Central Bank.
Russian billionaire Vladimir Potanin, who is under sanctions, has acquired 9. 95% of Yandex's shares. The deal was carried out through companies belonging to his holding company "Interros".