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Why Saudi Arabia Won't Backfill Russia's Sanctioned Oil Exports

Nov 5, 2025 | 22:41 GMT

Riyadh and its Gulf partners will likely prioritize OPEC+ unity and cooperation with Moscow on oil policy over boosting production to offset Russian supply losses from U.S. sanctions, even if it risks irking Washington.

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