RUSSIA MONITOR MONTHLY 05/2021
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Novatek Boasts of Rising Output: Foreign Investors Enter Russian LNG Terminals
Russia’s biggest private gas firm has beefed up its status as a leading natural gas producer and a top liquefied natural gas supplier in the Far North.
United Russia Congress: Putin Distances Himself from Ruling Party
Though Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a speech at a congress of the ruling United Russia, he seemed far aloof from the party whose approval ratings keep going down.
IEA Forecast Says Russian Oil Industry Will Record Losses
The United States is currently the world’s largest producer of gas and oil. With their shale output staying higher for longer, the Americans are poised to become the world’s second-biggest gas exporter only to Russia.
Putin’s Latest Approval Ratings: Choosing the Lesser Evil
Fewer and fewer Putin’s fellow countrymen are declaring themselves enthusiastic about the incumbent leader.
Money laundering in Estonia. Russian secret services benefited?
Russian secret services were exploiting Estonia to finance their foreign operations – Estonian Minister of Finance Martin Helme claims.
Macron – Russia’s Secret Weapon
Emmanuel Macron undermined U.S. leadership in the Alliance while raising questions about Article 5 of the NATO Treaty, the bloc’s fundamental principle.
What’s True About Russian Military Spending?
Russian President Vladimir Putin informed that his country spent less for defense in 2018, saying that gone is the peak of the Russian military’s equipment and hardware upgrade, and these do not need to be financed to the same extent as before.
Russia’s policy strategy
Apart from breaking up the Transatlantic Alliance, the strategic goal of Russian policy has long been to break up the European Union. A solidarity-based and strong EU prevents Russia’s expansion on the Old Continent.
Putin Finally Agrees to the Normandy Summit: What Is the Price?
The meeting of the so-called “Normandy Four,” announced at one time by Macron to be held in September, will, after tremendous diplomatic efforts, take place on December 9.
Gas Transit Through Ukraine: Gazprom’s New Prohibitive Offer
Ukraine’s Naftogaz has received a proposal from Russia’s Gazprom for gas transit through Ukraine’s transmission networks to European recipients from the beginning of 2020.
The American The Epoch Times quotes Warsaw Institute text about nuclear energy
NEWS Date: The American The Epoch Times quotes Warsaw Institute text about nuclear energy In the article by Ella Kietlinska "US Engaged in Building Poland’s First Nuclear Power Plant", the text of the Warsaw Institute, describing the Polish...
An alternative to NATO? A firestorm in Estonia after the Deputy PM’s words
The government in Estonia together with other Baltic states is preparing a “plan B” in case NATO fails to ensure security – one of the Estonian journals quoted the words of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Mart Helme.
One Customer Fewer for Gazprom: Poland Successfully Diversifies Its Energy Sources
As earlier announced, Poland’s biggest gas firm, state-run PGNiG, said that it did not intend to extend its long-term deal on gas supplies with Gazprom. The gas firm seeks to wean itself off Russian-sourced energy after 2023.
Russia’s Oil Export Duty Rises: What’s Next with Tax Maneuver?
The Russian government has decided to boost customs tariffs on exported oil supplies and petroleum products in a move to halt the gradual slump in oil export duties, at least temporarily.
Can Newly Empowered FSB Cut Russia Off the Rest of the World?
Authorities in Russia are working to amend the country’s law, allowing the Federal Security Service (FSB) to block online traffic flow with any country around the world.
The Fall of Morales: Russia Loses Bolivian Ally
Notwithstanding how events will further unfold in Bolivia, the ouster of Morales as the country’s president is likely to hit a severe blow to the Russian sphere of influence across Latin America.
Presidential elections in Romania – Iohannis’ victory worse than expected
The result of these elections was seemingly predictable. An overwhelming number of commentators expected the victory of the current president. However, it did not go without surprises.
Opinion for El Pais Interational about Russia’s involvement in Libya
Grzegorz Kuczyński, expert of the Warsaw Institute, made a statement for the largest Spanish newspaper, in which he analyzes Moscow’s activities in Libya and its support for General Haftar.
The French Connection: Macron’s Words Please the Kremlin
With his subsequent moves and declarations, French President Emmanuel Macron emerged as Russia’s biggest friend in the West.
Russia Stages Influence Operation in Bulgaria
Both Russia and a pro-Russian camp in Bulgaria have struck back after a series of mishaps.
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