Everything about Russia foreign policy can be explained by their need to keep the price of oil high and to drive it higher. That's why they thwart attempts to contain Iran. That's why they sell their arms to blacklisted countries near oil-producing areas. That's why they sell nuclear technology to Iran and Syria. That's why they are trying to wedge themselves in between us and the stans. That's why they stir up trouble in the Middle East.
Everything about Russia foreign policy can be explained by their need to keep the price of oil high and to drive it higher. ==
That is true.