Vaibhav Raghunandan
Vaibhav Raghunandan is an analyst at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (Crea), where he focuses on the intersection of energy markets and international policy. He has been involved in research regarding the economic implications of fossil fuel dependency, particularly in relation to geopolitical conflicts, such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Raghunandan emphasizes the need for the EU to reduce its reliance on Russian energy sources to secure both Ukraine's future and Europe’s energy security.
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Vaibhav Raghunandan is an analyst at CREA who discusses the impact of the situation on gas prices in the EU.
Irankriget och Hormuzsundet höjer gaspriser i EU
Sweden· 2026-03-04
Vaibhav Raghunandan, an analyst at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, reported that 68% of all Russian crude oil was carried on sanctioned tankers in December 2025.
Dozens of sanctioned Russian tankers navigate Channel despite UK vow of 'assertive' action
United Kingdom· 2026-01-23
Vaibhav Raghunandan is an analyst at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air who tracks the Kremlin’s sanctioned oil export revenues.
The Russian shadow ships transiting the Singapore Strait
Australia· 2025-12-20
Vaibhav Raghunandan is a CREA EU-Russia Analyst & Research Writer and co-author of the report.
'Shadow fleet': India imported 5.4 million tonnes of Russian oil, says CREA; Moscow relying on old tankers to dodge Western sanctions
India· 2025-11-30
Raghunandan estimated that Indian supplies comprised about 10 per cent of the petrol and diesel sold in Australia.
Reliance Industries’ Indian Jamnagar refinery pulls Russian oil from Australian petrol amid backlashAustralia· 2025-11-19
Vaibhav Raghunandan provides analysis on the impact of Russian oil imports on the Australian market.
How this Australia-bound ship is helping to pay for Putin’s warAustralia· 2025-11-14
Vaibhav Raghunandan believes that reexports of oil products from India to Europe are very likely.
Indien hält trotz Trumps Zöllen an Ölimporten aus Russland fest
Switzerland· 2025-10-13
Vaibhav Raghunandan, a specialist in EU-Russia relations, described the upward flows as 'a form of self-sabotage'.
REUTERS/ Șapte state membre ale UE și-au mărit importurile de energie din Rusia în 2025 – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2025-10-10
Vaibhav Raghunandan is an analyst who commented on the trends of crude purchases from Russia.
Trump demands NATO targets China over Ukraine warAustralia· 2025-09-13
Vaibhav Raghunandan, a Russia analyst at Crea, explained the rise in EU imports of Russian LNG.
‘Modi’s war’? Navarro targets India - How US, EU are 'fuelling' Russia-Ukraine conflictIndia· 2025-08-28
Raghunandan is a CREA analyst who discusses the implications of oil purchases on Russian revenue.
Donald Trump fury leaves Anthony Albanese in awkward positionAustralia· 2025-08-07
Vaibhav Raghunandan, an analyst from CREA, believes it would be relatively easy for the EU to stop importing Russian LNG.
Cómo Occidente está ayudando a Rusia a financiar su guerra contra Ucrania
Venezuela· 2025-06-04
Vaibhav Raghunandan, an analyst from CREA, opines that it would be relatively easy for the EU to stop importing Russian LNG.
Cómo Occidente está ayudando a Rusia a financiar su guerra contra Ucrania
Uruguay· 2025-06-04
CREA analyst Vaibhav Raghunandan added that the cost of oil production in Russia is lower than in OPEC countries.
Karas Ukrainoje. Aiškėja, kaip Putino sraigtasparnis buvo „atakuotas“ dronais
Lithuania· 2025-05-31Vaibhav Raghunandan, an analyst at CREA, says it has identified three 'laundromat refineries' in Turkey and three in India processing Russian crude.
How the West is helping Russia to fund its war on UkraineUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-30Vaibhav Raghunandan is an analyst at CREA and co-author of the report discussing the financial implications of fossil fuel imports from Russia.
UE gasta mais em combustíveis fósseis russos do que no apoio financeiro à Ucrânia | Guerra
Portugal· 2025-02-26Vaibhav Raghunandan is an analyst at Crea and co-author of the report discussing the EU's financial support to Ukraine compared to its spending on Russian fossil fuels.
UE finanțează indirect Rusia. Țările europene au cheltuit mai mult pe gaz rusesc decât au ajutat Ucraina
Romania· 2025-02-24
Vaibhav Raghunandan, an analyst at Crea and coauthor of the report, highlighted the implications of purchasing Russian fossil fuels.
EU spends more on Russian oil and gas than financial aid to Ukraine – report | RussiaUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-24