Russia has taken a step toward European gas buyers by proposing a new payment scheme for gas. This scheme will allow Europeans to bypass US sanctions, which, since December 20, could effectively halt Gazprom's gas supplies to the EU both through Ukraine and via the "Turkish Stream." What is the clever scheme Russia is offering? A comment for the newspaper "Vzglyad. Russia has taken steps to accommodate European gas buyers by proposing a new payment ...

... again as the EU starts filling its underground gas storage facilities before the new heating season," he said. He noted that this year, attention is focused on geopolitics, as there is still no clarity about whether contracts for Russian gas supplies via Ukraine will be extended. A decision on this issue is expected soon, as current contracts are set to expire at the end of December. "Gas prices could rise further from current levels by the end of the season, unless there are any ...

... accept and transport gas from Central Asia, such as from Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. However, transit through Ukraine could also be beneficial for Russia, as it helps fulfill contracts with European countries and address strategic objectives, such as gas supplies to Iran. Details are discussed in the article by Sergey Tereshkin. Ukraine outlines its vision for continuing gas transit through its territory after the contract with Gazprom expires in four months. This will only be possible if the gas is ...

After the Bitcoin mining difficulty adjustment, the metric decreased by 3.34%, signaling structural changes in the industry. This article analyzes the impact on miner profitability, the market price of BTC, strategies of public companies post-halving, and the current state of fundamental metrics. Bitcoin: Decrease in Mining Difficulty and Market Implications Bitcoin’s automated difficulty adjustment is crucial for network stability. The latest BTC difficulty recalibration marked a decrease of 3...

... can compel gas station chains to lower fuel prices; however, administrative measures are not effective in the long term. If Company A is restricted, Company B will emerge to sell at higher prices. Perhaps regulators should consider subsidizing fuel supplies; a similar mechanism is effectively used in the energy sector. Something akin to this could be proposed for the fuel market. By the end of the year, the fuel market may revert to an inflation minus format; however, the coming year will be challenging ...