Energy dialogue 

Oil prices rise in response to the U.S.-Iran tensions in the Gulf

A series of events have unfolded, which dates back to the U.S. President Trump’s decision to break the U.S. participation in the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal, which was signed by the U.S., Iran, China, …

	Iran: step away from nuclear deal
	Iran rightfully increases uranium stockpiles and enrichment levels beyond JCPOA limits
	A new extension of OPEC+ deal and its promises

• 16.07.2019 13:10

  China sees no grounds for participation in Russia-US nuclear arms treaty talks

  The Chinese government welcomes the upcoming talks between Russia and the US on the possibility of signing a new nuclear arms treaty, however, so far, it sees no grounds for China’s …

• 16.07.2019 09:56

  US plans to discuss possibility of new nuclear arms treaty at consultations with Russia

  The United States plans to discuss a possibility of a new accord limiting nuclear arms that could eventually include China at Geneva consultations with Russia on July 17-18, senior US officials told …

• 15.07.2019 16:24

  Sea part of Nord Stream 2 pipeline is 60% ready

  The sea part of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline is ready by almost 60%, Oleg Aksyutin, Deputy CEO of the Russian gas holding said in an interview with the Rossiya 24 TV channel on Monday. "The readiness …

• 15.07.2019 12:26

  Senior German diplomat says unacceptable to violate Iran nuclear deal

  Violating the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on Iran’s nuclear program is unacceptable, German Minister of State for Europe Michael Roth told reporters upon arrival for a meeting of …

• 11.07.2019 15:16

  US must alleviate pressure on Iran to begin talks

  Iran is ready to begin talks with the US on defusing tensions in the Persian Gulf, however, Washington has to alleviate the pressure on Tehran first, Hamidreza Azizi, assistant professor of regional …

• 11.07.2019 11:04

  Russian diplomat points to rising risks of direct conflict around Iran

  The risk is rising that the situation surrounding Iran will lead to a direct conflict, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told reporters on Thursday. "The situation is very alarming. We …

• 11.07.2019 10:05

  Russian energy minister says cooperation with UAE on hydrocarbons is "promising"

  Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak has discussed with CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber issues of bilateral cooperation in production of hydrocarbons and …

• 09.07.2019 17:32

  US position on New START Treaty prolongation still unclear for Moscow

  Russia still cannot fully understand the US position on the prolongation of the Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms (the New START Treaty), Russian …

• 09.07.2019 17:07

  Russia ready for ministerial meeting on Iranian nuclear program

  Russia is prepared for holding a joint ministerial commission on fulfilling the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on the Iranian nuclear program, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told …

• 09.07.2019 10:54

  Israel, Saudi Arabia, US will continue exerting pressure on Iran

  Pressure on Iran from Israel, Saudi Arabia and the United States will continue, a Russian expert said on Monday, commenting on the situation around the Iranian nuclear deal. "Indeed, we can expect …