Category: Russia

U.S. Oil Industry Earned Over $130 Billion in Profit During Iran War

The New York Times – Business:
That was almost three times as much as what businesses producing and refining oil in the United States made in the same period in 2025.
Data Centers Become Targets in Wars in Ukraine, Russia and the Middle East

The New York Times – Business:
Military forces have sought to damage the computing hubs that power online services and artificial intelligence systems.
Why Easing Sanctions on Russian Diesel Is Unlikely to Lower Fuel Costs

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump’s deal with Russia will probably not lower diesel prices that have soared because of his war with Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
How Correspondent Banking Can Enable Sanctions Evasion

The New York Times – Business:
The correspondent system for banking has enabled globalism — and has been exploited by companies trying to skirt U.S. sanctions.
Russians Snap Up Chinese E.V.s as Ukrainian Attacks Make Fuel Scarce

The New York Times – Business:
As Ukraine increasingly takes the war to Russia, the effects may be most visible on the roads.
US Sanctions A7, a Russia Firm That Helps Sidestep Economic Restrictions

The New York Times – Business:
The move follows recent reports detailing how A7, a Russian financial firm, used shell companies around the world to move funds on behalf of restricted Russian businesses.
He Ran a Top Lady Gaga Fan Page. Then He Vanished.

The New York Times – Music:
Kirill Nguyen, the founder of Gaga Daily, said he had been imprisoned in Belarus for participating in pro-democracy protests. He resurfaced this week after an absence of more than two years.
Why a U.S. Diesel Export Ban May Not Lower Prices

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump has said he is considering restricting overseas sales of the fuel to bring down domestic prices, but experts say the policy will have many unintended effects.
Trump’s Diesel Dilemma

The New York Times – Business:
Calls to ban U.S. exports of the fuel are dividing Republicans. The energy crisis is also dominating discussions at the United Nations.
Trump Says He Supports Banning Diesel Exports to Bring Down Prices

The New York Times – Business:
Diesel prices have been setting records because of the war in Iran, but the oil industry say banning U.S. exports would not make the fuel cheaper.
India Is Again Squeezed Between the Threat of Trump Tariffs and Russian Oil

The New York Times – Business:
India is trying to secure affordable energy while preserving a crucial relationship with Washington, a balancing act made harder by turmoil in global energy markets.
Kremlin Moves to Seize Control of Nestlé’s Russia Operations

The New York Times – Business:
The Swiss maker of KitKats and Nescafé said it was assessing the situation after the Kremlin issued a presidential decree.