Putin panics and demands emergency action over problems with Russia's coal industry
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Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:12:54 +0200
Russia is facing a new serious problemThis is reported by the Russian media outlet The Moscow Times, which positions itself as an opposition media outlet.According to the publication, coal companies in the aggressor country are suffering multibillion dollar losses.Moreover, as of today, they are even on the verge of mass bankruptcies.Against this backdrop, the illegitimate Russian president has ordered members of his team to urgently develop an aid package for coal miners.
This information has already been confirmed by Energy Minister Sergei Tsivliov.According to Putins aide, the program for the socioeconomic development of Kuzbass currently remains an important topic.What is important to understand is that Kuzbass is a key coal region in Russia, accounting for 60 of hard coal production and 80 of coking coal.
Total coal exports from Russia in JanuaryJuly fell by 11.4 to 112.6 million tons.
And supplies to China, which became the main client of coal miners after the sanctions, fell by 8 in the first half of the year, the report says.
Biden has prepared a new plan against RussiaThe administration of current US President Joe Biden is currently actively discussing new and much tougher sanctions against Russian oil exports.Currently, the American leaders key goal is to weaken dictator Putins military machine before Donald Trump returns to the White House.According to anonymous sources, details of possible new sanctions are still being worked out.However, it is known that Joe Bidens team is considering restrictions that could affect some types of Russian oil exports.
The current American leader hesitated to make this decision for a long time due to fears that it could trigger a surge in energy prices, especially on the eve of last months presidential election.
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