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Turkmenistan: Going to the Arkadags

5 April 2023

Cargo traffic from Russia doubles, electricity export plans, and the former president gets even more megalomaniacal. Eurasianet’s weekly briefing.

Japan's purchases of Russian oil exceed G7 price cap

4 April 2023

Japan has been purchasing Russian crude oil at a price that exceeds the $60 per barrel price cap set by the G7 nations and Australia earlier this year, according to a recent report in the Wall Street Journal.

Hungary raises gas security reserves to avoid €1.8bn loss

31 March 2023

Hungary booked the contract at peak prices in August, which would mean the state-owned Hungarian Hydrocarbon Stockholding Association would incur a €1.8bn loss unless the gas was taken into reserves.

‘Wanted’ Putin may visit Turkey for nuclear plant unveiling, says Erdogan

30 March 2023

Such a trip would cause uproar – International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrant for Russian leader, while it is also under pressure to investigate Turkish strongman’s administration for crimes against humanity.