Kremlin ‘power grab’ in full swing as controversial Wagner Group boss pushes Putin to boot defence chief Shoigu November 22, 2022 An internal coup inside the Kremlin is reportedly in full swing as the chief of the controversial Wagner mercenary group is putting Russian president Putin increasingly under pressure to sack his Defence minister, Sergie Shoigu. Yevgeny Prigozhin, who heads the Wagner Group, also dubbed Putin’s private army which primarily consists of mercenaries, is reportedly increasingly [...]
European gas prices close in on record highs as Russia cuts flows into Nord Stream pipeline July 27, 2022 European gas prices are closing in on record highs, after Russia followed through on its threat to further cut gas supplies into the troubled continent.
Scottish Power exits business supplier market March 23, 2022 Energy firm Scottish Power revealed earlier this week it will stop selling energy to British industrial and commercial customers.
Gas prices spike as Russia ramps up invasion of Ukraine March 2, 2022 Gas prices spiked across the continent amid festering fears of supply constraints following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
London Stock Exchange blocks trading of Russian firms after sell-off frenzy March 3, 2022 The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has blocked trading of 27 Russia-linked firms today after their value plummeted as investors scrambled to sever ties with Russia and limit their exposure to Western sanctions.
Sweden confirms detonation caused ruptures across Nord Stream pipeline October 6, 2022 Sweden's investigation of the Nord Stream pipelines have bolstered suspicions of "gross sabotage" involving detonations.
Russia threatens to send supplies to other countries if EU brings in oil ban May 19, 2022 Russia is prepared to send any supplies rejected by European countries to other regions such as Asia if it brings in more energy sanctions.
Exclusive: UK still at risk of blackouts, warns energy forecaster October 1, 2022 The UK could still face blackouts this winter, despite easing gas prices and Europe's topping up of energy storage.
EU calls on member states to cut gas usage 15 per cent amid fears Russia will turn off the taps July 20, 2022 The European Union (EU) has urged member states to cut gas usage by 15 per cent until heading into winter to stave off shortages from Russia.
EU finalises compromise deal to cut gas usage ahead of winter July 26, 2022 EU member states have settled on a diluted emergency plan to curb gas demand this winter in case Russia turns off the taps this winter.