The volume of natural gas purchased by the European Union through the 'TurkStream' pipeline is growing, while the volume of liquefied gas purchases is decreasing.
According to Sputnik data, in August, the European Union reached its lowest level in two years for the volume of liquefied gas purchased on the global market.
Simultaneously, purchases of Russian natural gas supplied via 'TurkStream' reached their maximum. This is reported by RIA Novosti based on statistical data.
According to ENTSOG, the volume of supplies through the border crossing point 'Stranja-2 - Malkochlar' on the Bulgaria-Turkey border reached 609.2 million cubic meters, which is 7% more than in the current month and 5% year-on-year.
Furthermore, according to information from Gas Infrastructure Europe, from August 1 to 12, the volume of gas supplies to liquefied terminals in EU countries amounted to 3.2 billion cubic meters. This represents a decrease of 3.7% in the monthly period and 12.6% year-on-year.
In January, the European Council approved a regulation on the phased withdrawal from energy imports from Russia. The ban on long-term supplies of liquefied natural gas comes into force on January 1, and the ban on pipeline gas is effective from November 1, 2027; short-term contracts are already banned.
After the suspension of Russian gas transit through Ukraine on January 1, 2025, 'TurkStream' became the only route for gas supplies from Russia to Europe. By the end of 2025, the volume of gas delivered via 'TurkStream' exceeded a record 18 billion cubic meters.
Moscow has repeatedly emphasized that the West made a serious mistake by refusing to purchase Russian energy resources, forcing Europe to buy fuel at higher prices. Ultimately, the EU is forced to acquire Russian gas, but now this happens through intermediaries and at a lower price.
In France, starting August 12, there is a ban on companies calling citizens without prior consent. This new law aims to restrict the practice of 'cold calling,' which has generated the most complaints from the public over many years and worried many people.
Companies are now not allowed to contact consumers with a commercial offer by phone unless explicit consent has been obtained. The main goal of this legislative act is to protect citizens from illegal trade and fraud.
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stressed that Georgia's cooperation with Central Asian states holds special political and economic significance for Tbilisi.
According to Kobakhidze, Georgia is capable of becoming a link between the seven countries of the region, the Black Sea, and Europe.
According to the EADB monitoring, information was presented on major projects in the transport, industry, and energy sectors being implemented in Uzbekistan and the EOI. Overall, large-scale infrastructure development is underway in Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan across these three sectors, as indicated by the new report from the Eurasian Development Bank.
In Uzbekistan, a hot rolling complex with a capacity of $839 million has been commissioned through Uzmetkombinat. Additionally, the opening of a toll road between Urganch and Khiva, valued at $120 million, is planned, along with the expansion of the logistics center in Yangiul district worth $370 million.
In Kazakhstan, construction is underway on a multifunctional terminal at Kuryk port, which will cost nearly $1 billion. In its initial phase, it will handle 15 million tons of cargo annually, with total capacity reaching 25 million tons. The capacity of the terminal at 'Khorgos - Eastern Gate' has been increased from 540 thousand to 800 thousand standard containers.
Following the completion of expansion works in the Tengiz Sea, an increase in oil production to 40 million tons is planned for 2026. A proposal to build a shipyard in Mangystau region, costing no less than $267 million and capable of producing up to eight vessels per year, is under consideration.
In Russia, the Novolak wind power plant with a capacity of 300 MW has been fully launched. Furthermore, Russia and China intend to agree on the main parameters of the Zhalinda - Mokhe road-rail bridge. This route is expected to reduce the distance for transporting goods from Yakutia to China by more than 2,000 kilometers.
The volume of cargo traffic in Russian seaports has begun to recover. In the first half of 2026, the indicator exceeded the mark of 452 million tons by almost 6%, compensating for last year's decline. Meanwhile, export cargo grew by 6%, inland waterway transport by more than 22%, while transit decreased by 6%. The volume of dry cargo increased by 9%, exceeding 224 million tons.
In Kyrgyzstan, 'Eldik Bank' and the China Development Bank signed a credit agreement worth 1 billion yuan (approximately $150 million). These funds will be directed towards supporting small and medium-sized businesses in the infrastructure, green energy, industry, and agriculture sectors.
The monitoring shows that the main focus in Eurasia is on creating new transport capacities, localizing production, and expanding interregional trade routes.
