G7 Rejects Russia’s Demand for Gas Payment in Rubles
Germany, which currently holds the G7 presidency, said the demand by Russia's President Vladimir Putin was "a unilateral and clear breach of the existing agreements."
Putin’s Gas-for-Rubles Plan Set to Worsen EU Energy Crunch
The Russian president's announcement that countries "unfriendly" to Moscow must pay for gas deliveries with rubles shows that he's willing to use energy as a weapon in the Ukraine war. It puts the West in a tight spot.
How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Rocked Commodity Markets
The war in Ukraine has wreaked havoc on the global economy as the world reels from high energy and metal prices. As the war rages, DW looks at the fallout on commodity markets since the February 24 invasion.
Renault Resumes Car Production in Russia as Rivals Withdraw
The French carmaker had suspended production in February, citing logistical problems. The decision to resume activity is backed by the French government, Renault's main shareholder.