Ilian Vassilev, Author at Analyses & Alternatives

Ilian Vassilev 3rd December 20243rd December 2024 0 Comments Bulgargas, Bulgaria, european gas, gas supplies, Russia war

Bulgaria’s Challenges Ahead: Navigating the Fallout of an Arbitral Tribunal’s Decision

Background and Context The recent arbitral tribunal ruling in favor of OMV for compensation over disrupted gas supplies to Germany

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Ilian Vassilev 28th November 2024 0 Comments Russian gas, Turk Stream, Ukraine

Rising Political Temperatures in South-Eastern Europe’s Energy Sector

The political landscape in South-Eastern Europe continues to heat up, driven by the increasing likelihood of disruptions to Russian gas

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Ilian Vassilev 17th November 202417th November 2024 0 Comments Donald Trump, NATO, Russia, Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky

Will Donald Trump Be Able to Stop the War in Ukraine?

An Attempt at Analysis Donald Trump’s promise to end the war in Ukraine has captured significant attention, particularly as he

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Ilian Vassilev 1st November 20241st November 2024 0 Comments NATO, Orban

Beyond Gas: Orbán’s Ambitions in Oil and Electricity Trading

Second of Two Articles – link to the first Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s energy strategy encompasses not only Hungary’s natural

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Ilian Vassilev 23rd October 202423rd October 2024 0 Comments energy transit, european gas market, russian energy

The Geopolitics of Russian Gas: Hungary’s Role in Securing Energy Transit to the EU

Introduction The axis of political leaders supporting Russian gas transit—Orbán, Vučić, Erdoğan, and Bulgarian politicians—poses a serious challenge to EU

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Ilian Vassilev 10th October 2024 0 Comments

Kremlin’s Move Toward Full State Control of Oil and Gas Assets

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Putin’s administration has been constantly tightening control over the financial flows from the country’s