“..those are not mutually exclusive.”
A cut in oil production ramps oil prices, helping Russia. Whether this is a move to induce the US to turn up the charm with KSA or is an actual secular shift in loyalties is TBD. It also helps Iran. The outright enemies of ours and our iffy pals of the world are enjoying testing and toying with Biden.
And:
Saudi Arabia plans to enrich uranium for nuclear fuel
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4122626/posts
“The kingdom intends to utilize its national uranium resources, including in joint ventures with willing partners in accordance with international commitments and transparency standards,” Abdulaziz bin Salman said during the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh on 11 January.
The Saudi official also said that the process would involve “the entire nuclear fuel cycle which involves the production of yellowcake, low enriched uranium and the manufacturing of nuclear fuel both for our national use and of course for export.”
The Biden administration proving once again that they belong in the kiddy pool of international politics.