The Iraqi Ministry of Oil has announced the resumption of Kirkuk oil pumping and export through the Ceyhan Port, commencing at a rate of 170,000 barrels per day. #IraqOil #EnergyExports

Friday, February 20, 2026

Russia publicly pitches $14 trillion economic deal [bribe?] to Trump tied to lifting US sanctions -- Ready to fight: Baltics face NATO fragility fears in the age of Trump -- US reportedly presses allies to block Ukraine from full participation at NATO summit -- He just wanted to go home: Brazilian recruit’s death in Ukraine points to torture, abuse in foreign fighter unit ... and more

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Central Asia’s Green Energy Dream: Too Big to Achieve? - The Times Of Central Asia

Although most Central Asian nations are heavily dependent on fossil fuel production and exports, they are aiming to significantly increase the use of

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Ukraine's recent drone strike on Russia's CPC oil facility disrupts vital energy exports, exposing Kazakhstan's reliance on Russian routes and sparking concerns over geopolitical vulnerabilities https://timesca.com/ukraines-drone-strike-on-russian-oil-hub-sparks-concerns-over-kazakhstans-energy-security/ #Ukraine #DroneStrike #EnergySecurity #Kazakhstan #EnergyExports #Russia
Ukraine's Drone Strike on Russian Oil Hub Sparks Concerns Over Kazakhstan’s Energy Security - The Times Of Central Asia

On February 18, Ukraine officially confirmed the strike.

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