Crude Oil

Oil Prices Inch Up Amid Escalating Russia-Ukraine Conflict and Market Uncertainty

Oil prices rose modestly on Friday following intensified geopolitical tensions as Russia announced it had fired a ballistic missile at Ukraine. The development sparked concerns over the potential escalation of the conflict, raising fears of tighter crude supplies in an...
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North Korean Troops Brace for Ukrainian Drone Warfare on Frontlines of Russia-Ukraine Conflict

In a twist reminiscent of Cold War alliances, North Korean soldiers are now reportedly preparing to join the frontlines of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Ukrainian battlefield has become infamous for its intensive use of drones, with frontline soldiers recognizing the...
Putin's visit to the Special Technology Center in St. Petersburg shows

Iranian-Origin Shahed-136 Drones Reportedly Equipped with Electro-Optical Sensors: Implications for Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Recent reports have emerged suggesting that Russia may have upgraded its Shahed-136 kamikaze drones, also known as Geran-2, with electro-optical (EO) sensors. These reports surfaced after a video allegedly recorded from one of these drones on a mission in Ukraine...
Kursk Nuclear Plant

Kursk Nuclear Plant’s Safety in Question as IAEA Chief Warns of Possible Incident Amid Security Gaps

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, sounded the alarm on Tuesday as he visited the Kursk region of Russia. He expressed growing concerns over the possibility of a "nuclear incident" stemming from the ongoing conflict...
Ukrainian servicemen sit inside from Russia's Kursk region.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Ongoing Tensions and Impact on Europe and Global Energy Markets

The Russia-Ukraine conflict, which escalated into a full-scale war in February 2022, has far-reaching implications beyond the borders of the two nations. This ongoing conflict has not only reshaped the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe but has also sent shockwaves...
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant: Russia and Ukraine Clash Over Nuclear Fire

As the Russia-Ukraine conflict enters a perilous new phase, the specter of a nuclear catastrophe looms larger than ever. The situation has taken a dire turn following a fire at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in Ukraine, with both...
G7 Country

G7 Summit Opens Amid Growing Doubts and Fractures

The 2024 G7 summit is set to convene amid an atmosphere of heightened skepticism and significant divisions among its member nations. While US President Joe Biden aims to dominate the meeting with his own agenda, experts suggest that Europe, facing...
Russian Naval

What are the Trade and Geopolitical Considerations Behind the Russian Naval Base in Abkhazia?

Russia's plans to station a portion of its Black Sea navy in separatist Abkhazia may increase the Russia-Ukraine conflict near Georgia. The war's shifting topography is causing concerns among Georgians about getting trapped in the crossfire. Aslan Bzhania, the leader...