Pro-Russian Moldovan separatists refuse EU gas despite warnings of humanitarian crisis – POLITICO

Pro-Russian Moldovan separatists refuse EU gas despite warnings of humanitarian crisis – POLITICO

Apartment buildings and business across the region have been left without heating and hot water as a result of the shut-off, with residents told to insulate their homes as temperatures drop to below zero degrees Celsius According to the letter, signed by Tiraspoltransgaz director Igor Lisachenko, Moldova’s Moldovagaz offered to facilitate “the purchase of gas … Read more

Russia cuts off gas to Moldovan separatists, risking humanitarian crisis – POLITICO

Russia cuts off gas to Moldovan separatists, risking humanitarian crisis – POLITICO

Speaking to POLITICO, Moldova’s national security advisor, Stanislav Secrieru, accused Russia of “weaponizing” its energy exports “to destabilize Moldova economically and socially, weaken the pro-reform government ahead of the elections, and manufacture political demand for the return of pro-Russian forces to power.” According to Secrieru, Moldova — which has been an ardent supporter of Ukraine … Read more

We won’t let local opposition block energy projects, UK minister says – POLITICO

We won’t let local opposition block energy projects, UK minister says – POLITICO

LONDON — The Conservative Party “got trounced in the polls,” ex-Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho admitted earlier this month. After 14 years controlling Westminster’s levers of power, voters … Sep 26 10 mins read Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the … Read more

Keir Starmer channels JFK for his climate ‘moonshot’ – POLITICO

Keir Starmer channels JFK for his climate ‘moonshot’ – POLITICO

It is a vast undertaking. The total cost, in private and public investment, is expected to run to hundreds of billions of pounds. And, whatever the eventual success of the Apollo space program, experts doubt Starmer can easily replicate Kennedy’s success. Starmer and his Energy Secretary Ed Miliband are promising to transform the energy supply … Read more

Hungary FM teases more Gazprom contracts after huge blowup with EU ministers – POLITICO

Hungary FM teases more Gazprom contracts after huge blowup with EU ministers – POLITICO

“Energy security is a matter of national security! That’s why I’m going …” the Hungarian foreign minister wrote in an early morning Facebook post, ending the sentence a few hours later: “… to St. Petersburg.” After his three-hour meeting with Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller — who has been sanctioned by the United States and United … Read more

Germany zeroes in on Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream pipeline explosions – POLITICO

Germany zeroes in on Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream pipeline explosions – POLITICO

Germany zeroes in on Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream pipeline explosions – POLITICO Skip to main content Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, all materials … Read more

Slovakia proposes ‘technical solution’ to blocked Russian oil supplies – POLITICO

Slovakia proposes ‘technical solution’ to blocked Russian oil supplies – POLITICO

The Slovak government office told Reuters in a statement on Friday that Prime Minister Robert Fico had discussed the issue with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Fico had proposed “a technical solution in which several states including Slovakia would have to participate.” Slovak and Hungarian officials have criticized Ukraine for halting Lukoil’s supplies, saying … Read more

Hungary demands EU action against Ukraine as Russian oil spat escalates – POLITICO

Hungary demands EU action against Ukraine as Russian oil spat escalates – POLITICO

Szijjártó claimed that Kyiv’s move “clearly violates” the EU’s 2014 association agreement with Ukraine. Hungary and Slovakia — also affected by the ban — have now begun talks with the European Commission, he added, a precursor to legal action. Ukraine argues it is simply trying to throttle a key source of revenue for Russia’s war … Read more

Hungary facing fuel crisis as Ukraine turns up heat on Russian oil supplies – POLITICO

Hungary facing fuel crisis as Ukraine turns up heat on Russian oil supplies – POLITICO

With Moscow making $180 billion from its oil exports last year, “it’s actually absurd to allow them to make this money by transporting this oil through Ukrainian territory, if the money is then being used to kill us,” Sovsun added. But Sovsun also hinted at a secondary aim for the ban: To overturn Hungary’s opposition … Read more

Precious rare earth metals belong to the state, China declares – POLITICO

Precious rare earth metals belong to the state, China declares – POLITICO

Beijing has already prohibited exports of rare earth refining and magnet manufacturing technologies. In January, it banned the export of gallium and germanium, both highly sought after by the computer-chip industry. Fears that China is looking to exert control over the industry, and could disrupt critical technology, automotive and renewable energy supply chains, have sparked … Read more