Tag "Rosneft"
Ulyukayev trial suggests elite discord in Russia
Alexei Ulyukayev’s conviction of bribery is a win for Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin, but Russian elites are increasingly concerned about Sechin’s influence.
Sanctions aren’t stopping Russia’s LNG ambitions
Despite the US and EU sanctions in the energy sector, new LNG projects continue to flourish in Russia.
Mozambique and Rosneft’s hunt for foreign policy pull
Word that Rosneft will soon open an office in Mozambique belies the company and Igor Sechin’s growing influence over Russia’s policy in the Asia-Pacific.
Why is the international community not intervening in Venezuela?
External intervention in Venezuela is not on the table and the international community favours an internal solution, regardless of how difficult it may be.
The byzantine fight for Dagestan’s strategic Makhachkala port
Ramazan Abdulatipov seems ready to close a sale of the state-owned port of Makhachkala to an Iranian-led group. The sale exposes the difficult balancing act elites are playing in the region.
2017 Preview: Russia takes aim at China
Russia and China have appeared to edge closer together of late, yet Kremlin-backed deals from Rosneft are countering China. This trend will accelerate as Trump comes into office and the
Assessing the outcome of the “Hot Springs Summit”
Despite a lack of breakthrough on the return of the Kuril Islands, Abe likely came away with more to help Japan in light of its interests down the road.
Siberian Tigers: Rosneft expands in India
A Rosneft-led group of buyers just closed a deal for 98% of the Indian firm Essar Oil’s Vadinar refinery and oil terminal facility. In conjunction with the Dutch oil firm Trafigura and Russian fund United Capital Partners (UCP), the Russian state oil firm Rosneft along…
‘Black Tuesday’ in Russia as rouble slide sparks currency crisis
Sharp rouble depreciation revives fears of 1998 crisis, forcing the Central Bank of Russia to take tough decisions with limited results so far. Investors should prepare for further restrictions and economic recession. On
Russia and China extend energy ties at APEC
With another major energy deal reached on the fringes of APEC Summit in Beijing, Russia and China continue to strengthen their energy ties with significant geopolitical consequences for both countries.
