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Trump Links Sanctions On Russia To NATO Unity, Calls Out Hungary And Slovakia Over Oil Purchases
Benzinga
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President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he is “ready to do major Sanctions on Russia” but only after all the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries commit to identical measures and halt Russian oil purchases. NATO...
Trump Says U.S. Ready to Impose Fresh Energy Sanctions on Russia Amid Ukraine War
Khaama Press
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September 13, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Washington’s readiness to impose new energy sanctions on Russia, aiming to increase pressure and weaken Moscow amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that Washington is...
EU could quit Russian gas within a year: US energy chief
ETEnergyworld.com
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September 13, 2025
The European Union could phase out Russian gas within six to 12 months by replacing it with US liquefied natural gas, and the United States communicated this position to EU officials this week, US energy secretary Chris Wright told Reuters on...
Slovakia banana prices drop €54/100kg in one week
Fresh Plaza
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September 12, 2025
EU Bananas statistics - week 36: Banana wholesale prices showed mixed movements between week 35 (ending August 31, 2025) and week 36 (ending September 7, 2025) across selected European markets. Data provided in €/100kg highlights contrasting...
Slovakia to EU: Soften Green Targets or Forget New Sanctions
The European Conservative
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September 12, 2025
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico warned on Thursday, September 11th, that his government will block any new sanctions against Russia if Brussels does not modify its climate and energy objectives. Fico has made defending the automotive industry...
US Secretary of Energy: Hungary must immediately stop using Russian gas
Daily News Hungary
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September 12, 2025
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has recently made Washington’s position clear: Hungary and Slovakia must end their reliance on Russian fossil fuels, particularly natural gas and nuclear energy. How can Russia be undermined? Wright emphasised that...
Daily on Energy: Rig count, End for Greenhouse Gas reporting program, EV sales up
Washington Examiner
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September 12, 2025
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Friday, readers! As we’re entering a much needed weekend, be sure to take some time to unplug, go off social media and get outside over the next few days. In today’s edition of Daily on Energy, we...
Nové Zámky and the fall of a fortress town
The Slovak Spectator
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September 14, 2025
14. September 2025 at 02:05 Built to protect central Europe, the town’s bastions became a symbol of power — until Emperor Charles III ordered them destroyed. Font size: A - | A + The southern Slovak town of Nové Zámky (“New Castles”) takes its...
US energy chief: EU could stop buying Russian gas in a year
World Energy News - Connecticut
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Chris Wright, the U.S. Energy Secretary, said on Friday that the European Union can replace Russian gas with U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas within 6-12 months. The United States has communicated its position to EU officials in this week. Wright spoke...
Fico Rejects New Russia Sanctions and Western Troop Deployment, Calls for Realistic EU Climate and Energy Plans
Radio Slovakia International
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) has made it clear that Slovakia will not support a new EU sanctions package against Russia until the European Commission presents realistic proposals on aligning climate goals with the needs of the...
Azerbaijan looks to buy Slovak rapid-fire mortar
Aze.Media
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September 12, 2025
Azerbaijan is moving to expand its long-range strike capabilities with interest in acquiring Slovakia’s AM-120 automated mortar system and the 155 mm EVA self-propelled artillery system, according to Baku-based policy analyst Fuad Shahbazov. “In...
US calls on EU countries to completely abandon Russian energy, nuclear technologies
Interfax Ukraine
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September 12, 2025
Photo: Unsplash The United States has called on the EU to completely abandon purchases of Russian energy, overcoming resistance from Hungary and Slovakia, Politico reported on Friday. "We intend to completely replace Russian gas," the publication...
Quarterly Spotlight: A review of MEKH on the key energy market developments in Q2 2025
CEENERGYNEWS
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September 12, 2025
Based on cooperation with the Hungarian Energy and Public Utility Regulatory Authority (MEKH), CEENERGYNEWS is informing readers about the latest regulatory affairs quarterly. These summaries will allow readers to find the latest developments and...
EU could quit Russian gas within a year, US energy chief says
APA
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September 12, 2025
The European Union could phase out Russian gas within six to 12 months by replacing it with U.S. liquefied natural gas, and the United States communicated this position to EU officials this week, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told Reuters on...
Hungary and Slovakia must quit Russian gas and nuclear, Trump envoy warns
Politico Europe
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September 12, 2025
“We want to displace all Russian gas. President Trump, America, and all the nations of the EU, we want to end the Russian-Ukraine war,” said Wright. “The more we can strangle Russia’s ability to fund this murderous war, the better for all of us....
Exclusive-EU could quit Russian gas within a year, US energy chief says
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union could phase out Russian gas within six to 12 months by replacing it with U.S. liquefied natural gas, and the United States communicated this position to EU officials this week, U.S. energy...
EIT launches innovation hub in Slovakia to boost local talent and growth
Open Access Government
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September 12, 2025
The launch event, held at Kulturpark in Košice, gathered public officials, business leaders, startups, and innovation experts to mark the occasion. This new EIT Community Hub is a massive step in bringing European innovation opportunities closer...
Fico sets conditions for Slovak support of new Russia sanctions
EurActiv
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September 12, 2025
BRATISLAVA – Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said Thursday he would not back the EU’s 19th sanctions package against Russia unless the European Commission proposes concrete measures to protect industry and stabilise energy prices. Speaking...
Slovak leader Fico sets conditions for backing more Russia sanctions
The Gazette - Colorado
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(Reuters) -Slovakia cannot support more European Union sanctions against Russia until it gets EU proposals to align climate targets with the needs of carmakers and heavy industry, Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Thursday. Fico also demanded...
DSEI 2025: As more possible CV90 orders loom, BAE Systems confident on production rates The company is investing in increasing production while major subcontractors also push to keep up with demand, with Sweden’s recent Request for Information…
Shephard Media
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BAE Systems Hägglunds is looking to find ways to keep up with demand for its CV90 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) as orders roll in and countries also look to replace older vehicles donated to Ukraine. Peter Nygen, head of business development at...