European energy companies are requesting at least 1.5 trillion euros in government liquidity to cover their margin calls following Russia’s cut-off of gas supplies to Europe which caused costs to soar, according to Norway’s utility firm Equinor. Firms in Britain were not included in the Norwegian power company’s estimates. Several EU nations are already providing…
European Power Companies Demand Subsidies as Russian Gas Is Cut Off From Most of Europe
September 7, 2022
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UN Watchdog Warns of ‘Grave Danger’ at Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plant
The U.N. nuclear watchdog agency urged Russia and Ukraine to set up a “security protection zone” near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant as fears have escalated that fighting could trigger a disaster not seen since the 1986 Chernobyl meltdown. “We are playing with fire, and something very, very catastrophic could take place,” Rafael Grossi, the International…
Liz Truss Talks to Zelenskyy on Phone, Accepts Invite to Visit Ukraine
September 7, 2022
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Prime Minister Liz Truss has reiterated the UK’s support for Ukraine and has accepted an invitation to visit the country during a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It was her first phone call as prime minister with a foreign leader, and took place within hours of her becoming head of the UK government. A…
Russia Requesting Ammunition From North Korea, Says US
The United States has seen indications that Russia approached North Korea to request ammunition amid its ongoing war in Ukraine, a U.S. official said on Tuesday. Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, said that Washington received information that Russia approached North Korea and “specifically asked for ammunition,” but he was unable to provide…
Russia Requesting Ammunition From North Korea: Washington
The United States has seen indications that Russia approached North Korea to request ammunition amid its ongoing war in Ukraine, a U.S. official said on Sept. 6. Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, said that Washington received information that Russia approached North Korea and “specifically asked for ammunition,” but he was unable to…
Putin Attends Russia’s Joint Military Drills
September 6, 2022
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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday attended sweeping war games in his country’s far east involving troops from China and other nations, in a show of military muscle amid the tensions with the West over Moscow’s action in Ukraine. The weeklong exercise that began Thursday is intended to showcase growing defense ties between Russia and…
Putin Attends Joint Military Drills With China, Others
September 6, 2022
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MOSCOW—Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday attended war games in his country’s far east involving troops from China and other nations, in a show of military muscle amid the tensions with the West over Moscow’s action in Ukraine. The weeklong exercise that began Thursday is intended to showcase growing defense ties between Russia and China…
UN Agency Calls for Safety Zone Around Ukraine Nuclear Plant
KYIV, Ukraine—The U.N. atomic watchdog agency urged Russia and Ukraine on Tuesday to establish a “nuclear safety and security protection zone” around the Zaporizhzhia power plant amid mounting fears the fighting could trigger a catastrophe in a country still scarred by the Chernobyl disaster. “We are playing with fire, and something very, very catastrophic could…
Russia Plans to Boost Asian Oil Sales Following Proposed G7 Price Cap
September 6, 2022
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Moscow plans to increase its oil supply to the Asian markets in response to the G7’s proposed price caps, Russian Energy Minister Nikolai Shulginov told reporters on Sept. 6. “Any actions to impose a price cap will lead to deficit on [initiating countries’] own markets and will increase price volatility,” Shulginov said, according to Reuters….
Ukraine Says Nuclear Plant Offline After Russian Shelling
KYIV, Ukraine—Europe’s largest nuclear plant was knocked off Ukraine’s electricity grid Monday, its last transmission line disconnected because of a fire caused by shelling, the facility’s operator and the U.N. atomic watchdog said. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said it was informed Monday by Ukrainian authorities that the reserve line “was deliberately disconnected in…
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