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Nine countries and 12,000 warheads: How the world's nuclear arsenal is distributed
... its own security and survival. Attempts by the international community to achieve denuclearization through negotiations and sanctions have yet to succeed. In response to North Korean tests, its neighbors are strengthening their defenses: Japan and South ... ... defense systems and enhancing their alliance with the USA, while voices in South Korea periodically call for the deployment of US tactical nuclear weapons or even the creation of its own nuclear potential.
From a military perspective, the DPRK's ability ...
Energy Sector News August 6, 2025: US Pressure on India, Petroleum Product Exports and Energy Trends
... products continues to be in the spotlight, oil prices fluctuate amid political and economic turmoil. OPEC+ also contributes to price-setting, remaining a key player in the global market. In this article, we will thoroughly analyze the impact of Trump's sanctions, supply and demand dynamics, and how this affects the energy security of countries, including Russia and India.
News from the Fuel and Energy Sector, Wednesday, August 6, 2025: U.S. Increases Duties for India, Oil Prices Decline
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U.S. Temporarily Allows Energy Transactions with Russian Banks: What This Means for Russia?
The US Treasury has temporarily cleared energy-related transactions with a number of Russian banks, including Sberbank, VTB and Rosbank.... ... Banks: What Does It Mean for Russia?
The Essence of the Authorization
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has temporarily eased sanctions on energy-related operations for a number of Russian banks, including the Central Bank, Sberbank, VTB, and Rosbank. ...
Is it possible to replace Russian LNG with American: reality, benefits and risks for the European market
... been possible to completely abandon it. Technically, Russian companies have powerful production capabilities, and even with sanctions restrictions, supplies continue.
Technical and economic barriers to replacing Russian LNG with American
Infrastructure ... ... companies are already under significant pressure on their costs following rising energy prices, and the introduction of more US LNG could lead to additional cost increases. This, in turn, will impact consumers and producers, increasing the cost of their ...
What is the RTS Index (RTSI) and how can an investor use it?
... account the influence of the ruble to dollar exchange rate.
Features of the RTS Index:
Currency base:
The index is calculated in US dollars, which makes it sensitive to changes in the exchange rate. The growth of the dollar against the ruble can put pressure ... ... the stock market.
Real case example:
In 2014, the RTS index lost a significant portion of its value amid the introduction of sanctions against Russia and a sharp fall in the ruble to dollar exchange rate. Although stock prices in rubles remained relatively ...