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Ukrainian arrested in Italy over Nord Stream sabotage served in SBU

A retired Ukrainian army captain who previously served in Ukraine’s SBU security service, was detained in Italy on suspicion of coordinating the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines, the Wall Street Journal reported on Aug. 21.

22 August 2025, 02:11 AM

Italian police arrested a man suspected of involvement in the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage

Italian police arrested a man suspected of involvement in the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, Spiegel reported on Aug. 21.

21 August 2025, 03:42 PM

What Ukraine must do amid Trump’s changing stance on Putin?

We’re all following the news and noticing a shift in Donald Trump’s rhetoric regarding Russia and Putin personally. Secondary sanctions — now being discussed more seriously — could hit the Kremlin where it hurts.

6 August 2025, 02:16 PM

Russian state gas giant slashes supply to Europe via last remaining route

Russian gas monopoly Gazprom cut its gas deliveries to Europe through the TurkStream pipeline by 18.3% in June compared to May — from 46 million to 37.6 million cubic meters per day, The Moscow Times reported on July 2. That figure is also 4.8% lower than in June of last year.

2 July 2025, 12:30 PM

EU hopes to adopt 18th Russia sanctions package despite Hungarian and Slovak objections

EU diplomats expect to reach an agreement on the 18th package of sanctions against Russia during this week’s European Council meeting, Reuters reported on June 24.

25 June 2025, 02:11 AM

European Commission announces 18th Russia sanctions package

Once adopted, EU’s latest package of sanctions against Russia will tighten restrictions on Moscow’s oil exports and rule out any attempts to restart Nord Stream natural gas pipelines, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on June 10.

10 June 2025, 10:20 PM

German Chancellor Merz vows to block Nord Stream 2 and outlines five agreements with Zelenskyy

Germany will work to weaken "Moscow's war machine" and prevent Nord Stream 2 from operating, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said during a press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on May 28.

28 May 2025, 06:09 PM

Bloomberg reveals what’s in the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia

The European Union is considering lowering the price cap on Russian oil as part of its upcoming 18th sanctions package against Russia, Bloomberg reported on May 24, citing sources familiar with the matter.

24 May 2025, 07:55 PM

Berlin backs EU move to kill Russia’s Nord Stream for good

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is supporting the European Union's proposed ban on the Nord Stream gas pipeline to stop any efforts by the United States and Russia to resume gas supplies, the Financial Times reported on May 22.

23 May 2025, 12:02 PM

EU planning sanctions on Nord Stream pipelines, Russian oil, shadow fleet

The European Union is preparing a new sanctions package targeting Russia’s Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, oil price cap, shadow fleet, and financial sector to increase pressure on Moscow, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on May 16, according to news agency Interfax-Ukraine.

16 May 2025, 05:43 PM

Germany warns Russia of sanctions if ceasefire not accepted by day’s end

Russia must agree to a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine by the end of May 12, or face new sanctions, German government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius warned, as reported by The Guardian.

12 May 2025, 06:29 PM

Trump dodges new sanctions against Russia after Sumy missile massacre

US President Donald Trump made it clear that he is not considering the possibility of imposing new sanctions against Russia after the horrific Palm Sunday missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, speaking in the Oval Office with El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele.

15 April 2025, 10:02 AM

Gazprom eyes comeback as EU business leaders float return to Russian gas

Top executives at major European Union companies have begun quietly discussing the possibility of resuming at least partial imports of Russian gas — including direct purchases from Gazprom. Just a year ago, such a scenario seemed unthinkable.

14 April 2025, 04:10 PM

With Russia fading, Azerbaijan fuels Europe

Azerbaijan supplied more than 12 billion cubic meters of natural gas to Europe in 2024, and plans are underway to increase that figure to 14 billion cubic meters annually by 2026, Russian news agency Interfax reported on April 7.

7 April 2025, 01:41 PM

Russia stirs Nord Stream revival debate in US talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claims the United States and Russia are discussing the Nord Stream pipelines and Western pressure on Europe over Russian gas, according to the Kremlin-controlled news agency TASS.

26 March 2025, 12:32 PM

Germany weighs ceding Nord Stream 2 ownership to US, resuming Russian gas imports — report

Germany is considering the possibility of transferring control of the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline to the United States, a move that could pave the way for renewed Russian gas supplies to Europe, Bild reported on March 20.

20 March 2025, 09:46 PM

Germany rules out Russian gas pipeline revival, calling it 'wrong direction'

German Economy and Climate Minister Robert Habeck dismissed the idea of reviving the Nord Stream pipelines to restart the flow of Russian gas to Germany, calling it "absolutely the wrong direction", Reuters wrote on March 17.

17 March 2025, 02:39 PM

Russia may be preparing to restart Nord Stream gas pipelines

Russia may be gearing up to repair and restart the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea, Russian publication IS reported on March 14, citing “indirect signs.”

15 March 2025, 01:23 AM

EU firmly denies talks on reviving Nord Stream 2 pipeline

Restoring the damaged Russian Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea is not a “project of common interest” and therefore is not considered by the EU, the European Commission stated on March 5.

6 March 2025, 02:09 AM

Berlin moves to shut door on Nord Stream 2 comeback

The German federal government is actively exploring options to prevent the re-launch of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline in the Baltic Sea, Bild reported on March 5.

5 March 2025, 11:46 AM

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