Gerhard Schröder’s Hyperglobus role has sparked German criticism over lobbying, Russia exposure and corporate strategy.
German and Austrian authorities searched two businessmen suspected of routing vehicles to Russia through third countries in breach of EU sanctions.
The YANOS refinery in Yaroslavl halted crude processing and fuel shipments after drone strikes damaged major units, adding pressure to Russia’s fuel market.
Drone and missile strikes hit a Rosneft-linked refinery, Taganrog industrial sites and an Ozon warehouse, raising business continuity risks.
The Saratov refinery has halted operations after Ukrainian drone strikes damaged its primary processing unit, worsening fuel shortages in Russia amid ongoing refinery attacks.
Rosneft advisor Andrey Bezrukov warns Russia may face decades of war, urging economic strategies that balance growth with defense readiness amid rising regional tensions.
Putin names former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as his preferred EU negotiator for Ukraine peace talks, highlighting strategic business and political dimensions amid stalled diplomacy.