Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a meeting in Moscow on the global oil and gas market situation on March 9, 2026.
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In Twist of Fate, Russia Gets a Boost From Iran-Related Oil Shocks

Mar 20, 2026 | 20:58 GMT

The current surge in demand for Russian oil will likely be short-lived, but weaker sanctions enforcement and higher energy prices could nonetheless buoy Moscow's capacity to fund its war in Ukraine.

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