Keyword: 0zeepermoise https://freerepublic.com/tag/0zeepermoise/ en-us Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:13:08 GMT Focus Forum 15 Russia was expecting a windfall from soaring oil prices, but relentless Ukrainian drone attacks are devastating nearly half its export capacity https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4372789/posts The U.S. war on Iran set up Russia’s economy for a major rescue after oil prices soared after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But if President Vladimir Putin was expecting a huge windfall, that view may literally be going up in smoke. With one-fifth of the world’s oil supplies cut off, Russian oil suddenly became much more valuable. After trading at a steep discount to Brent crude, Urals oil nearly reached parity with the global benchmark. The U.S. also temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian crude, despite warnings that the move would provide a vital influx of revenue to... Fortune.com https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4372789/posts#comment Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:13:08 GMT