Russia warns Armenia it may halt duty-free gas and energy supplies amid Yerevan's EU integration plans, threatening the country's energy security and startup investment climate.
The UK issues an unlimited license to import diesel and jet fuel refined from Russian oil in third countries, impacting energy supply, startup costs, and the venture landscape.
The US has ended its short-term easing of sanctions on Russian oil exports, affecting global energy markets and raising implications for tech startups and VC funding in energy innovation.
Putin names former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as preferred EU negotiator for Ukraine conflict talks, highlighting geopolitical risks impacting European tech and venture capital.
US-Iran tensions drive oil prices above $119 per barrel, impacting operational costs and venture capital funding for tech startups amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Lufthansa plans to cancel 20,000 flights to save over 40,000 tons of fuel amid an energy crisis, impacting aviation startups and fueling innovation opportunities in sustainable technologies.