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Henri Vanhanen criticized Donald Trump's actions in the Ukraine war, noting that he declared agreements about which there was uncertainty, while pressuring Ukraine in a way that benefited Vladimir Putin. As a recent example, Vanhanen pointed to Trump’s announced energy ceasefire. According to him, Volodymyr Zelensky heard about it practically for the first time from the media, Russia had not confirmed the agreement, and continued, according to Zelensky, attacks on Ukraine's power plants. Vanhanen asked what kind of ceasefire it was if the other party did not know what had been agreed upon. He suggested that Zelensky had to be cautious of Trump’s criticism to avoid being blamed for obstructing peace. Vanhanen referred to the Financial Times reporting that the United States threatened to cut off arms and intelligence supplies to Ukraine unless the country stopped attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. He also wrote that Trump agreed to buy Russian diesel, demanded Ukraine to cease attacks on Russian oil refineries, and encouraged a change of leadership in Ukraine. Vanhanen estimated that the war in Iran and the resulting fuel prices, the upcoming midterm elections, and the need to show results might explain Trump’s urgency to secure an agreement. According to him, Trump aimed for cheaper diesel and a visible peace political achievement, while Putin would benefit from a decrease in attacks on Russia’s energy sector. Vanhanen noted that the alignment of these goals seemed to occur at Ukraine’s expense. Vanhanen stated that he did not oppose a ceasefire if it protected Ukrainians and also bound Russia. However, he observed that for Trump, merely declaring an agreement seemed to suffice, even without information about its terms or Russia's commitment. Vanhanen assessed that Russia would benefit from a situation in which the United States sought a quick agreement and Ukraine was cautious not to offend Trump. In such conditions, he believed Putin could gain concessions from Trump without Russia needing to win against Ukraine at the negotiating table. #Ukraina #Trump #Venäjä (translated)

The price of electricity in the Iberian wholesale market is the third highest ever this autumn, with an average value of 147.6 euros per megawatt-hour, driven by geopolitical tensions and a reduction in the contribution of renewable energies. #Energia #Economia #PreçoEletricidade (translated)

According to the author, peace had become a side issue in the negotiations about Ukraine, and what was central was the United States' share of Russian energy. He estimated that the negotiations would not lead to a lasting peace. The author stated that the war had closed the Strait of Hormuz and raised the price of oil, and he assessed that Putin had not promised Trump anything without concessions. https://t.co/YEn2YcxxQr #Ukraina #rauha #energia #UA #US #RU #IR (translated)

The Spanish government is finalizing two royal decrees to promote electrical self-consumption and support energy communities, which will be processed urgently before the end of the legislative session, in light of the growing concern over the stagnation of the sector in the context of an energy crisis. #Autoconsumo #EnergíasRenovables #ComunidadesEnergéticas (translated)

Thanks to the fact that we have complete control over the Strait of Hormuz, and this wonderful announcement regarding Russian energy supplies, the price of diesel fuel will DECLINE AT RECORD LEVELS AND QUICKLY FOR AMERICANS AND ACTUALLY FOR THE WHOLE WORLD! "Thanks to the fact that we have complete control over the Strait of Hormuz, and this wonderful announcement regarding Russian energy supplies, the price of diesel fuel will DECLINE AT RECORD LEVELS AND QUICKLY FOR AMERICANS AND ACTUALLY FOR THE WHOLE WORLD!" - Trump commented on the decision on Truth Social. #oroszdízel #TrumpPutin #energiaüzlet (translated)

The planet is suffering; global warming exists, and the depletion of underground resources is already imminent. A discovery that, according to Kitagawa, will allow us to overcome extractive civilization and give way to separation civilization. #EsponjasMoleculares #SusumuKitagawa #EnergíaSostenible (translated)

The Japanese chemist Susumu Kitagawa, awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2025, presents his innovative discovery of molecular sponges that will allow the extraction of valuable resources from the air, making gas and oil unnecessary, and promoting a sustainable civilization. #EsponjasMoleculares #SusumuKitagawa #EnergíaSostenible (translated)

The CNMC has requested the Government to relax the requirement for data centers to cover 80% of their energy consumption with renewable energy, arguing that the current demands are inefficient and could negatively affect the sector. #CNMC #energíasrenovables #datacenters (translated)

The Sánchez government is facing an electricity crisis after the blackout in April 2025 and has decided to continue operating the Almaraz nuclear plant until 2030 to balance the system, while renewable energies struggle to integrate into a network with warning signals. #EnergíaSostenible #NuclearEnElFuturo #CrisisEnergética (translated)

Discussions are ongoing regarding the participation of American investors in the Nord Stream gas pipelines, but serious obstacles stand in the way of an agreement, as several European countries oppose the reopening of the pipelines. #ÉszakiÁramlat #oroszgáz #energiaszállítás (translated)

Elnur Mammadov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, highlighted during his visit to Madrid the country's willingness to cooperate with Spain in sectors such as renewable energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and tourism, emphasizing the importance of diversifying bilateral trade. #Azerbaiyán #CooperaciónEconómica #EnergíasRenovables (translated)

Neighborhood opposition and unfavorable environmental statements have led to the cancellation of several large battery plant projects in the Aragonese Pyrenees, highlighting the resistance of small municipalities against industrial interests. #PirineoAragonés #OposiciónVecinal #EnergíaSostenible (translated)

Lula stated that there were 19 days left until the elections and said he was ready for the campaign, which he compared to a race for the fourth championship. He declared that he was renewed and believed that his supporters were as well, calling on them to win together. https://t.co/sOhPontRQN #Eleições2023 #JuntosPeloTetra #ForçaBrasil (translated)