Middle East

Via Occupy Democrats

Newsworthy News -   Russia just cashed in on a Middle East war shock—while Americans pay more at the pump and Ukraine braces for a longer fight.  Russia earned about €7.7 billion from fossil-fuel exports in the first 15 days of March 2026 as global oil prices jumped after the Iran conflict disrupted shipping.

Data cited in European reporting shows Russia’s daily fossil-fuel revenue rose about 14% from February, even with sanctions still formally in place.  Ukraine’s president warned the price spike effectively sends Moscow fresh cash that can be redirected into the war effort.

The Trump administration temporarily eased certain Russian oil sanctions for roughly four weeks to relieve global supply pressure after the Strait of Hormuz disruption.