EU
EU methane curbs challenge MENA gas exporters
The EU is moving ahead with new measures aimed at reducing methane emissions to help slow global warming
Middle EastBulgaria will stop refining Russian crude in March
Lukoil has been importing and refining extra quantities of Russian crude in Bulgaria to circumvent the EU’s ban
BulgariaUkrainian military will struggle without new aid
A senior Ukrainian general said that military operations will need to be scaled down without new military aid
UkraineKenya will welcome new EU trade deal
Ruto has signed a long-awaited trade deal with the EU as the president seeks to improve market access for Kenyan exports
KenyaECB rate cuts may start a little later than US cuts
The ECB left interest rates on hold but announced a slight speeding up of its balance sheet reduction plans
EUEU tensions over Ukraine will become stronger
The EU has agreed to commence accession talks with Ukraine but failed to agree on sending financial aid
EUNew premier promises Poland a stronger role in EU
A Sejm majority has voted out the PiS and approved a new Tusk-led government with hopes of mending relations with the EU
PolandBaku’s ties with the West will worsen
US Secretary of State Blinken and President Aliyev were in contact last month in an effort to improve fraying relations
Azerbaijan
