Russia renames Power of Siberia 2 to Power of Baikal, nears construction

Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov announced the renaming of the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline to Power of Baikal, signaling Moscow is nearing the construction phase. The project, which would supply gas to China, remains a key geopolitical lever for Russia amid Western sanctions, but its timeline and final route are still uncertain.