Middle East War: Russia Reacts Indian Firms Snap Up Russian Oil Cargos Amid Mideast Supply Crisis – Bloomberg Indian companies have bought up nearly all Russian crude available on the spot market after the U.S. granted India a temporary waiver to purchase it. Russian Tour Operators Lose $37M in First 10 Days of Middle East War, Industry Group Says The industry’s biggest financial blow may still lie ahead as tour operators prepare to refund customers for canceled trips. 2 Min read Kremlin Evades Questions About U.S. Warning Against Intel Sharing With Iran U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said he had "strongly" communicated to Russia not to share targeting information with Tehran. 1 Min read Putin and Trump Discuss Iran and Ukraine Wars After the call, Trump said he would waive sanctions on oil from "some countries" to boost supply and bring down prices. 2 Min read Russia Ready to Supply Oil and Gas to Europe If It Asks, Putin Says The Kremlin leader said energy cooperation would need to be "long-term" and not be an attempt to pressure Moscow. 1 Min read opinion Russia’s Investments in Iran At Risk, Regardless of War’s Outcome Russia was the largest foreign investor in Iran each year since 2022. The war could transform their economic relationship. 5 Min read Rosatom Staff, Family Readies for Evacuation From Iran Rosatom helped Iran build the Bushehr nuclear power plant, which was connected to the national grid in 2011. 1 Min read Putin Vows ‘Unwavering Support’ to Iran’s New Ayatollah “At a time when Iran is confronting armed aggression, your tenure in this high position will undoubtedly require great courage and dedication,” Putin... 2 Min read Low Oil Prices, Strong Ruble Squeezed Russia’s Budget in February Experts said the recent surge in oil prices due to the Middle East conflict would not materially affect Russia's March revenues. 3 Min read Putin and Iran’s Pezeshkian Hold Phone Call as Middle East War Escalates The Kremlin said Putin reaffirmed Russia’s position that hostilities must stop immediately and that disputes surrounding Iran and the wider Middle East... 2 Min read Pentagon Says It’s ‘Not Concerned’ by Reports Russia Helping Iran Target U.S. Forces U.S. sources told the Washington Post that Russia is engaged in a “pretty comprehensive effort” to help Iran target American forces. 2 Min read Russia Giving Iran Intel to Target U.S. Military Forces – Washington Post The targeting information has included the locations of American warships and aircraft, officials told the newspaper. 2 Min read Moscow Police Detain Iranians Celebrating Khamenei’s Death – Reports Participants reportedly shouted “Thank you, United States of America” and ignored officers’ orders to disperse. 2 Min read U.S. Grants Temporary Waiver to Allow India to Buy Russian Oil as Iran War Jolts Energy Markets Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the sale to India would “alleviate pressure caused by Iran's attempt to take global energy hostage.” 2 Min read Regions Calling: Who Is Putin’s Man for the Middle East? Tatarstan's head describes himself as a “coordinator of workings with the Islamic world.” What does that mean when the region is at war? 7 Min read Russian Embassy in Tehran Says It Evacuated Women and Children The dozens of people were taken across the border to neighboring Azerbaijan, after which a Russian Emergency Situations Ministry plane flew the group back... 1 Min read Over 150 Russian Tourists Stuck on Cruise Ship in Qatar as Middle East War Rages Passengers described days of anxiety as they received little clarity or assistance from either the cruise operator or the Russian Embassy in Qatar. 3 Min read Iran Has Not Asked for Russia’s Help, Kremlin Says Moscow is one of Tehran’s closest partners, but analysts say that the Kremlin is unlikely to offer substantial support amid U.S.-Israeli attacks. 1 Min read View more articles
