COGNICURRENT

Russian President Vladimir Putin has labeled the Ukrainian attack on a liquefied natural gas tanker as a 'terrorist act' and warned of further threats against Russian energy infrastructure.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of committing a terrorist act by sinking a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean that was transporting liquefied natural gas.

A Russian-flagged tanker carrying liquefied natural gas caught fire in the Mediterranean Sea, with reports suggesting it was hit by a Ukrainian naval drone near Malta.

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking a liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessel in the Mediterranean Sea, leading to its sinking.

A sanctioned Russian tanker, the Arctic Metagaz, has caught fire in the Mediterranean while transporting liquefied natural gas, with the crew reported safe after being rescued.

The Iran crisis has halted Qatar's gas production and deliveries, highlighting Germany's need for energy independence, especially after previous reliance on Russian gas.

Switzerland announced a complete ban on the purchase and import of Russian liquefied natural gas starting April 25, 2024, as part of its alignment with EU sanctions against Russia.

An American investor with ties to the Trump family has signed a liquefied natural gas (LNG) deal with Russia's largest privately-owned gas producer Novatek.

Greece is positioning itself to become the southern gateway for liquefied natural gas imports to Europe amid the EU's plans to ban Russian gas supplies by 2027.

An article highlights Greece's ambition to establish itself as a key entry point for LNG imports into Europe amid the transition to ban Russian natural gas.

The Financial Times reports that Greece is emerging as the southern gateway to Europe for liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, particularly from the US, as the EU prepares for a full ban on Russian gas by 2027.

A U.S. investor associated with the Trump family is considering a partnership with a Russian energy company to develop a natural gas project in Alaska.

An investor linked to Trump has disclosed a secret transaction with a major Russian company for a natural gas project in Alaska, marking a significant development in U.S.-Russia economic relations since the Kremlin's call for renewed cooperation.

Iran is nearing the finalization of a contract to import natural gas from Russia, with most discussions completed regarding technical and legal aspects.

TotalEnergies is requesting clarification from the French government and the European Commission about the EU's ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), as it could potentially impact their operations in the Yamal project in Russia.

The Ukrainian Energy Minister discussed the critical need for liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from the USA during a video meeting with his American counterpart, emphasizing its importance for Ukraine's energy security amid ongoing crises due to Russian airstrikes.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić discussed plans for reducing dependence on Russian energy, ongoing EU negotiations for natural gas, the issue of corruption, and his political future after his term in an interview with Reuters.

As the EU prepares to ban imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia, some analysts and European Commissioners express concern over replacing Russian LNG with American sources.

Greek companies are securing access to liquefied natural gas for the next 15 years, transforming the Greek terminal into a crucial power hub for Southeast Europe amidst the countdown to the end of Russian natural gas.

Hungary is contesting the EU's decision to ban natural gas imports from Russia in the European Union Court, alleging that its view, along with Slovakia's, was ignored during the decision-making process.

Hungary has initiated legal proceedings against the European Union over the ban on importing natural gas from Russia, as announced by Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto.

Hungary has filed a lawsuit with the European Union's highest court to annul a new regulation banning the import of Russian natural gas, only hours after the law took effect.

The EU has published the REPowerEU regulation outlining a phased ban on LNG contracts and pipelines from Russia, alongside a potential law for a complete ban on Russian oil.

The EU's decision to ban imports of Russian natural gas was deemed to be '100% legally correct' by the Union's Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen in Lisbon.

The European Union has officially enacted a law banning the import of Russian natural gas, which will take effect in the fall of 2027, accelerating the development of a vertical energy corridor based in Greece.

Despite Brussels preparing to phase out Russian natural gas, deliveries through the TurkStream pipeline have increased by 7% in January compared to the same month last year.

The EU is actively seeking new gas suppliers to reduce its growing dependence on US liquefied natural gas amid concerns over energy security and rising prices following the reduction of Russian energy imports.

The European Union has approved a plan to phase out imports of Russian gas and liquefied natural gas by 2027 to cut off funding for Russia's war in Ukraine.

Since late August 2025, China has received at least 24 shipments of liquefied natural gas from sanctioned Russian facilities, Arctic LNG 2 and Portovaya.

The Yamal LNG terminal in Russia exported €7.2 billion worth of liquified natural gas to Europe in 2025, despite an upcoming EU ban on Russian gas imports.

European governments are criticized for continuing to import Russian liquefied natural gas, contributing an estimated €7.2 billion to Vladimir Putin's war efforts in Ukraine last year, despite a pledge to ban such imports by 2027.

Russian Ambassador to BiH, Igor Kalabuhov, urged the country's authorities to resist calls from Washington for a shift to Western energy supplies amidst US efforts to connect BiH's gas networks with Croatia.