Russia and Laos have discussed energy cooperation prospects, with Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin, taking part in negotiations with Laos Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone. The meetings were held in Vladivostok on the sidelines of the Far Eastern Economic Forum. Russia’s Energy Ministry stated that “The sides discussed a number of prospective cooperation areas, including […]
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has been attending the celebrations for the end of World War II in Beijing and has had the opportunity to discuss bilateral relations with other attendees, including with the Republic of Congo’s President, Denis Sassou Nguesso. This is what they had to say: Vladimir Putin: “Mr President, I am delighted
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There has been much speculation about the financial arrangements and costs of building the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline between Russia, Mongolia and China, with Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev clarifying details at the Eastern Economic Forum currently taking place in Vladivostok. He said that the financing scheme for the project and other issues
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Russian oil major Rosneft and China have signed an agreement on additional supplies of 2.5 million metric tons of oil per year via Kazakhstan, according to Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev, who stated, “The agreement was also signed by Rosneft and its Chinese counterparts on the additional delivery of 2.5 million metric tons of oil
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The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has been attending the annual Heads of State Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in China and has had the opportunity to discuss bilateral relations with other SCO members, such as with Nepal’s Prime Minister, Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli. This is what they had to say: Putin: “Mr Prime Minister, I am
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The seventh trilateral meeting between the Presidents of Russia, China and Mongolia has been taking place at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. These included significant delegations from all sides, led by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh. Mongolia lies directly between Russia and China and
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has made a keynote speech to the Heads of State attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation annual summit in Tianjin, China. He discussed the ending of World War II in Asia, the roles and cooperation of the SCO, reform at the United Nations, the new SCO 2035 Strategy, Intra-SCO trade, financial
The European Union was the largest importer of Russian LNG in July this year, with the EU’s top 5 importers paying Russia €1.1 billion for the fuel, according to the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). The EU does not sanction natural gas, which accounts for over 67% of these imports. In
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Russia’s exports of natural gas to China rose by 28.3% year-on-year in the first eight months of 2025, according to Gazprom CEO Aleksey Miller. Speaking at a meeting with the heads of subsidiary companies and organizations, Miller added that Gazprom continues to supply gas steadily and reliably to both domestic consumers and international partners. Russia
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India is set to increase its imports of Russian oil in September, with trading sources saying that Nayara Energy and Reliance Industries plan to increase their purchases by 10-20% compared to August levels. The increase would translate to an additional 150,000-300,000 barrels per day. The move comes despite US President Donald Trump imposing additional tariffs
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