One far-reaching consequence of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been the total transformation of global gas markets. A global Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) boom has taken place, with LNG markets surpassing the pipeline trade to the detriment of Russia, as Europe make strides in returning to energy normalcy. LNG, it seems, will have a key role to play in Europe’s energy transition.
For some people in France, victory was achieved long before the finals. The French national soccer team returned victorious, and so did companies like Louis Vuitton, Metalu Plast or Freyssinet. With a record-high budget for the FIFA 2018 edition in Russia, numerous French companies acquired not only profitable contracts, but a level of publicity they had rarely achieved before. Be it in luxury goods or in infrastructure, many French companies seized the opportunity to showcase their know-how.
In the coming years, the Netherlands is due to replace its fleet of four submarines, which has served its time. Despite the relatively small fleet, it will represent a strategic investment for The Hague, which will take the time to choose wisely. What ambitions lie behind the deal, and what is the new fleet meant to accomplish?
The U.S Department of Justice is probing money laundering charges against Deutsche Bank who may have out back-to-back transactions, also known as mirror transactions, on behalf of its Russian clients.
As indicated by a Pew Research Center review graphing the expanding hostility in the middle of Russia and the West, half or a greater amount of general society in most NATO countries think about Russia as a noteworthy military danger to its neighbours.
