Analysis & Opinion
EU energy crisis result of decades of policy mistakes – Rosatom CEO
17.04.2026
EU energy crisis result of decades of policy mistakes – Rosatom CEO
The Iran war has exposed “decades” of flawed decisions in the sector and transition missteps, Alexey Likhachev has told RT…
Prioritizing AI sovereignty could be a ‘disaster’ for EU – Siemens CEO
17.04.2026
Prioritizing AI sovereignty could be a ‘disaster’ for EU – Siemens CEO
Cutting reliance on US technology too fast could impede innovation, Roland Busch has warned Published 24 Mar, 2026 15:13 |…
US threatening to deprive EU of “favorable” access to gas if it fails to ratify trade deal
17.04.2026
US threatening to deprive EU of “favorable” access to gas if it fails to ratify trade deal
Brussels could lose “favorable” access to American gas if it fails to “go forward” with the agreement, Washington’s envoy has…
EU delays proposal to completely ban Russian oil imports amid Iran war
17.04.2026
EU delays proposal to completely ban Russian oil imports amid Iran war
The proposal, due to be unveiled in mid‑April, was reportedly dropped from the agenda because of “current geopolitical developments” Published…
India buys Russian oil at premium amid Strait of Hormuz disruption
17.04.2026
India buys Russian oil at premium amid Strait of Hormuz disruption
Indian refiners have reportedly payed above benchmark prices for about 60 million barrels for April delivery Published 25 Mar, 2026…
European countries could face fuel shortages next month, Shell CEO warns
17.04.2026
European countries could face fuel shortages next month, Shell CEO warns
The Iran war is set to hit diesel and gasoline supplies starting next month, Wael Sawan has warned Published 25…
US judge blocks Pentagon order designating AI company a national security risk
17.04.2026
US judge blocks Pentagon order designating AI company a national security risk
The Department of War had ordered contractors to drop Anthropic after it refused to allow military use of its technology…
UK faces large-scale economic shock from Iran war, IMF says
17.04.2026
UK faces large-scale economic shock from Iran war, IMF says
British households are facing renewed pressure on living standards as fuel costs surge, the organization has warned Published 1 Apr,…
Europeans must pay more for medicines amid price cuts in US, Bayer warns
17.04.2026
Europeans must pay more for medicines amid price cuts in US, Bayer warns
Profits have fallen since US President Donald Trump pushed to lower prices for Americans Published 2 Apr, 2026 15:45 |…
Iran war repair costs hit $58 billion as energy damage surges, Rystad says
17.04.2026
Iran war repair costs hit $58 billion as energy damage surges, Rystad says
US-Israel strikes and Tehran’s retaliation are pushing oil and gas facility damage costs toward $50 billion, Rystad Energy projects Published…