- 05 May, 2024
Geopolitics & National Securityenergy
India defends looking at energy supplies from Russia
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) India on Thursday defended its decision to look for "good deals" for its energy requirement amid volatility in the market, while pointing out that Europe…
There will be consequences for countries attempting to circumvent sanctions against Russia: US
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) The US on Thursday cautioned that there will be consequences for countries actively attempting to "circumvent or backfill" American sanctions against Moscow for its invasion…
Ukraine conflict opens diplomatic and energy opportunities for Qatar
By Andrew Mills DOHA (Reuters) - Russia's invasion of Ukraine has opened up diplomatic and commercial opportunities for gas exporter Qatar to expand energy sales to the West and bolster…
Putin’s power must be destroyed, German econ minister says
BERLIN (Reuters) - German Economy Minister Robert Habeck called on Friday for Russian President Vladimir Putin's power to be reduced and ultimately destroyed. "We should do everything we can to…
UK wants every country to ‘move away’ from Russian oil: PM Johnson’s spokesperson
London, Mar 16 (PTI) The UK wants every country to move away from using Russian oil and gas because it directly funds President Vladimir Putin’s war machine, British Prime Minister…
Kremlin says United States unleashed economic war on Russia
LONDON (Reuters) -The Kremlin accused the United States on Wednesday of declaring an economic war on Russia that was sowing mayhem through energy markets and put the United States on…
Five essential commodities that will be hit by war in Ukraine
London, Feb 25 (The Conversation) The war in Ukraine is threatening further disruption to already stretched supply chains. Ukraine and Russia may only account for a small proportion of the…
NATO member Turkey, opposed to sanctions, in bind over Ukraine
By Tuvan Gumrukcu and Ece Toksabay ANKARA (Reuters) - When Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his decision to recognise two breakaway regions in east Ukraine as independent, NATO member and…
Wednesday? Next week? Ukraine invasion predictions cause turmoil, roil markets
By Nandita Bose and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin's massive troop buildup along Ukraine's border has left the West struggling to pinpoint if or when he might…
Weakest link?-Russian Gas Puts Europe In a Bind
Escalating tensions between the West and Russia over Ukraine have raised concerns about vital Russian oil and gas flows to Europe, prompting the United States to offer reassurances that it…
By PTI and Chanakya Forum
Lebanon, Jordan agree to bring electricity through Syria
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon signed a U.S.-backed deal with Jordan on Wednesday that aims to ease crippling power shortages by transmitting electricity across neighbouring Syria, after Washington assured Beirut it…
U.S., Qatar to discuss energy security during emir’s Washington visit
WASHINGTON/DOHA (Reuters) - Qatar's ruling emir will hold talks with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on Jan. 31 on a range of issues that will include global…
