Slovak PM Fico warns of gas crisis without Ukraine transit route

Slovakia's Prime Minister warns of a gas crisis as Ukraine rejects continued transit of Russian gas, citing the ongoing war and potential economic impacts for Slovakia.

US issues fresh sanctions related to Nord Stream 2 pipeline

The U.S. imposed new sanctions on Russian entities linked to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, highlighting ongoing opposition to Russia's energy strategies amid geopolitical tensions.

US mulls sanctions against Serbian oil firm majority owned by Russians, president says

The U.S. plans to sanction Serbia's oil company NIS due to Russian ownership, with the UK and EU likely to follow, affecting oil shipments from Croatia.

Russia's Novatek working with lobbyists to thaw US relations, sources say

Novatek collaborates with lobbyists to restore U.S. relations and remove sanctions on its Arctic LNG 2 project, anticipating an end to the war in Ukraine.

Moldova declares state of emergency as risk of Russian gas cutoff looms

Moldova's parliament has declared a state of emergency for 60 days due to anticipated Russian gas supply cut-off starting Jan. 1, following Ukraine's contract expiration.

Hungary, Slovakia seek to overcome US sanctions impact on Russian gas payments

Hungary and Slovakia face challenges making payments for Russian gas due to new U.S. sanctions on Gazprombank, raising concerns over potential gas supply disruptions.

Analysis-Rival LNG supplies, Sakhalin's depleting fields give Japan an exit from Russian gas

Japan faces declining LNG contracts from Russia's Sakhalin-2 project, prompting potential shifts to cleaner energy sources and alternative suppliers amid geopolitical pressures.

Exclusive-Gazprom 2025 plan assumes no more transit via Ukraine to Europe, source says

Exclusive-Austria's half-century bond with Gazprom ended by gas seizure, sources say

New U.S. sanctions probably spell end of EU energy payments through Russia's Gazprombank