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The Fiction of Sanctions: Europe Keeps Buying Russian Gas

Javier Villamor April 16, 2026

While Brussels promises to cut Moscow’s energy dependence, countries like France and Spain continue buying Russian gas as if nothing had changed.

European Commission Eyes Emergency Tax on Oil Giants

TEC News April 10, 2026

Finance ministers from five major EU economies have issued a joint ultimatum to Brussels, demanding a ‛contribution instrument’ to redistribute the record profits currently being harvested from consumers.

Russian Energy Infrastructure Targeted Again as Drone Strike Repelled

TEC News / AFP April 2, 2026

Energy giant Gazprom said Russia thwarted a UAV attack targeting the Russkaya compressor station, a key part of the TurkStream gas pipeline linking Turkey and Europe.

EU Turns to Azerbaijan to Secure Energy Independence

TEC News / AFP March 11, 2026

Fearing a fresh surge in energy prices, Brussels is fast-tracking a new cooperation framework with Baku that extends beyond gas into defense and security.

Projectile Strike Ignites Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz

TEC News / AFP March 11, 2026

The United States has targeted Iranian minelaying vessels that menace the narrow entrance to the Persian Gulf.

Middle East Escalation Sends Shockwaves Through Europe’s Energy Markets

Javier Villamor March 2, 2026

Oil prices spike, LNG deliveries slow, and EU capitals reopen old fault lines over supply security.

Blair-Backed Criticisms of Costly UK Green Policies

TEC News February 14, 2026

According to the British ex-PM’s think tank, the Labour government’s current eco-friendly energy policies are pushing up energy prices.

EU Advocates Fresh Sanctions on Russia’s Energy Income

TEC News February 6, 2026

The European Commission has proposed a new package of sanctions designed to significantly reduce Russian oil and gas revenues—with the stated aim of weakening war financing and further isolating Russia economically.

Hungary Signs Gas Deal With Chevron

TEC News / AFP December 16, 2025

Despite new supply agreements with U.S. and European firms, Russian gas is set to remain Hungary’s key energy source in the months and years ahead.

Hungairan and U.S. flag flying next to each other (Grok)

U.S.–Hungary Summit: Realism Amid Europe’s Crisis

Javier Villamor November 4, 2025

Orbán bets on energy dialogue with Washington as Europe pays the price of its dogmatism.

Tag: gas

The Fiction of Sanctions: Europe Keeps Buying Russian Gas

European Commission Eyes Emergency Tax on Oil Giants

Russian Energy Infrastructure Targeted Again as Drone Strike Repelled

EU Turns to Azerbaijan to Secure Energy Independence

Projectile Strike Ignites Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz

Middle East Escalation Sends Shockwaves Through Europe’s Energy Markets

Blair-Backed Criticisms of Costly UK Green Policies

EU Advocates Fresh Sanctions on Russia’s Energy Income

Hungary Signs Gas Deal With Chevron

U.S.–Hungary Summit: Realism Amid Europe’s Crisis

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