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Rosatom's Financial Struggles Impact Central Asia's Nuclear Energy Plans

Rosatom's Financial Struggles Impact Central Asia's Nuclear Energy Plans

Rosatom, Russia's nuclear entity, is facing financial difficulties, leading to cuts in its investment program and operating costs. This situation affects its agreements to build nuclear plants in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, raising doubts about project timelines and completion. Rosatom's challenges are linked to Russia's financial strain due to the ongoing campaign in Ukraine and international sanctions. Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are exploring alternatives, including partnerships with Chinese companies and the United States for developing small modular nuclear plants.

Russian Wheat Export Prices Surge Amid Black Sea Hostilities

Russian Wheat Export Prices Surge Amid Black Sea Hostilities

Russian wheat export prices have increased significantly due to ongoing hostilities in the Black Sea region and the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping from Russia's Black Sea ports has been restricted since July 10 due to safety concerns amid drone strikes. The price of Russian new-crop wheat with 12.5% protein content for free-on-board delivery in August rose by $7 to $235 per ton. The consultancy Sovecon has revised its estimate for July wheat exports down by 0.5 million tons to 1.5 million tons. Harvesting in Russia is currently behind last year's pace, with 21 million tons of grain harvested as of July 17, of which 15.9 million tons is wheat.

CPC Oil Terminal in Black Sea Resumes Normal Operations After Drone Attack

CPC Oil Terminal in Black Sea Resumes Normal Operations After Drone Attack

The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) Terminal off Russia's Black Sea coast is reported to be operating normally following a drone attack that damaged an oil tanker. Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry confirmed that the terminal's infrastructure remains intact and that oil loading operations continue as scheduled. The attack targeted a Suezmax class tanker chartered by ExxonMobil, but no parties have been identified as responsible for the incident. The CPC terminal plays a crucial role in transporting oil from Kazakhstan to global markets.

Russian attacks on Kyiv and other cities kill 6 and expose holes in air defenses

Russian attacks on Kyiv and other cities kill 6 and expose holes in air defenses

Russia has attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones and bombs, killing at least six people

Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses

Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses

Russia has attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones and bombs, killing at least six people

8 killed and more than 60 wounded in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions

8 killed and more than 60 wounded in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions

Russian officials report that Ukrainian drone attacks overnight have killed eight people and wounded more than 60 others

7 killed and more than 50 wounded in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions

7 killed and more than 50 wounded in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions

Russian officials report that Ukrainian drone attacks overnight have killed seven people and wounded 51 others

U.S. Leads Global Oil Production Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Energy Market Shifts

U.S. Leads Global Oil Production Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Energy Market Shifts

U.S. Leads Global Oil Production Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Energy Market Shifts

9 killed and more than 60 wounded in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian regions

9 killed and more than 60 wounded in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian regions

Russian officials report that Ukrainian drone attacks overnight and later on Saturday have killed nine people and wounded more than 60 others

Ukrainian drones hit warehouses and other sites across Russia, killing 9 and wounding over 80

Ukrainian drones hit warehouses and other sites across Russia, killing 9 and wounding over 80

Russian officials report that Ukrainian drone attacks overnight and later on Saturday have killed nine people and wounded more than 80 others

Russian attack on corn ship off Ukraine's Odesa kills 10

Russian attack on corn ship off Ukraine's Odesa kills 10

By Anna Pruchnicka and Iryna Nazarchuk ODESA, Ukraine July 20 (Reuters) - A Russian missile strike on a ship carrying corn near Ukraine's southern port of Odesa killed 10 people, Ukrainian officials said on Monday, in the deadliest attack in a weeks-long flare-up of violence in the Black Sea.

Ukrainian drones hit warehouses and other sites across Russia, killing 9 and wounding over 60

Ukrainian drones hit warehouses and other sites across Russia, killing 9 and wounding over 60

Russian officials report that Ukrainian drone attacks overnight and later on Saturday have killed nine people and wounded more than 60 others