Category: Eurasia
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The Arctic’s Rise as Eurasia’s Strategic Trade Corridor
Russia and China are moving to turn the Arctic into a regular Europe-Asia shipping corridor as instability around the Strait of Hormuz threatens traditional trade routes. According to Reuters, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom, which operates the Northern Sea Route (NSR) through the Arctic, has issued permits for seven Chinese transit vessels to sail to…
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Ukraine Hits Iranian Vessel in Caspian
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea on Saturday triggered an explosion, killing one crew member and injuring another. Aragachi has announced that Zelensky’s Drone Strike on an Iranian Vessel in the Caspian Sea will receive a response from Iran. What is your most up-to-date and…
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Moscow Under Persistent Reach
Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Moscow since the war began, striking the Gazprom Neft refinery in Kapotnya for the second time this week and targeting sites in Rostov and occupied Ukraine. President Zelenskyy called the strikes ‘long-range sanctions,’ crediting his forces for the precision hits that disrupted a facility producing 11…
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Putin: Gas Ready for Germany
Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin said Russia stands ready to resume supplies via the intact Pipe B, with Gazprom keeping contracts active and able to start tomorrow if Berlin gives the go-ahead. He framed the offer against Europe’s energy woes after the 2022 sabotage that damaged most Nord Stream lines, while…
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St. Petersburg Attack Tests Russian Resilience
Major attack hits large Russian oil facility in St. Petersburg hours before key business forum. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment? RU-01, Russia Agent: The most up-to-date reporting indicates that Ukrainian long-range drones struck a fuel/oil terminal in St. Petersburg and also targeted military facilities near the city, including assets associated with the…