Import
US companies increased fertilizer purchases from Russia by 20%
In January, Russia increased fertilizer exports to the United States to the highest level since May last year.
DTEK plans to import LNG: first contract may be signed in April
Ukrainian energy holding DTEK is in talks with suppliers of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Trump imposed a 25% tariff on steel imports and also canceled the duty-free regime for Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. He also canceled the duty-free regime for steel from Ukraine.
China purchased record volumes of Russian oil in 2024
China’s crude oil imports from its largest supplier, Russia, hit a new high last year.
Syria bans imports from Russia, Iran and Israel
The new Syrian administration has banned imports from Russia, Iran and Israel due to market oversaturation.
The largest importer of Russian LNG in the EU will reduce purchases by 80%
Poland, which was the largest importer of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), will reduce its purchases by 80% due to sanctions.
Polish farmers prepare mass protest in Warsaw over imports from Ukraine and EU policy
Polish farmers have announced a large-scale rally in Warsaw. Farmers will protest against imports from Ukraine and the policies of the European Commission.
Slovakia asks EU to extend exemption for oil supplies from Russia
Slovakia plans to ask the European Union to extend the exemptions from oil sanctions against Russia.
The EU is concerned about the mass import of fertilizers from Russia and Belarus
Fertilizers from Russia and Belarus entering the EU are hitting European producers.
The first sentences for importers of Ukrainian grain in Poland: the fines turned out to be “symbolic”
Polish courts have started issuing the first sentences in the case of importers of Ukrainian grain, who are accused of illegal schemes.
