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‘They’re Gossiping Without Us’: Saudi-Hosted Peace Summit Underscores Kremlin’s Diplomatic Dilemma

Moscow is grappling with how to address Ukraine's efforts to engage its Western allies and the countries of the Global South without Russia.

Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Talk Oil

The call comes less than a week after Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler met visiting U.S. President Joe Biden.

As Oil Prices Rally, Familiar Russia-Saudi Tensions Set to Rise

The OPEC+ oil cartel is set for a fresh showdown over its post-pandemic strategy to balance prices and production.

Trump Says Expects Russians, Saudis to Cut 10M Barrels Oil

The Kremlin denied that Putin spoke with the Saudi crown prince.

opinion Chris Weafer of Macro-Advisory for bne IntelliNews

Oil War: Who Will Blink First?

The closing shoot-out scene of the spaghetti western “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” comes to mind.

Russia-Saudi Oil Alliance Under Pressure as Moscow Rejects Production Cuts

Russia rejected fresh oil production cuts in response to the coronavirus outbreak, leaving the future of Moscow-Riyadh oil cooperation in doubt.

CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE

Russia and Saudi Arabia to Discuss Oil Cuts as Coronavirus Rocks Market

OPEC+ gets ready for an emergency meeting to respond to 15% drop in oil prices.

Russian Oil Production Among Most Expensive in World

Saudi analysis finds Russian oil production has one of the highest break-even prices in the world.

Russia’s Lukoil to Abandon Saudi Arabia Gas Project

Russian oil giant to transfer its 80% stake in troubled exploration project to Saudi Aramco.

opinion Marianna Belenkaya

What Is Russia Up to in the Gulf?

Arab countries are being increasingly proactive in diversifying their connections. Moscow is making use of this to gain advantages.

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Saudi Band Mangles Russian Anthem During Putin’s First Visit Since 2007

In their defense, it's not in their usual repertoire.

Saudi Visit Signals Putin's Deepening Middle East Influence

The two sides signed more than a dozen memoranda of understanding, including in the fields of energy, petrochemicals and transport.

Russia Joins the Ranks of Oil Swing Producers

Energy Minister Alexander Novak explains Russia’s response to the attack on Saudi Arabia and the future of oil.

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Putin Says No Proof Iran Was Behind Saudi Oil Attacks

"We condemn these attacks but we are against shifting the blame to Iran because there is no proof of that," Putin said.

After Saudi Attacks, Russia Makes Its Regional Presence Felt

"Russia often makes gains simply because the United States is too risk-averse to challenge it."

Russia Could Gain From Saudi Oil Attack – Analysts

Russia, the world's second-largest oil exporter, is poised to emerge as a winner following drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's largest oil refinery.

'Triumph' for purchase

Putin Proposes Russian Weapons for Saudi Arabia After Oil Industry Attacks

These Russian weapons would protect any infrastructure facilities of Saudi Arabia, Putin said.

rising tensions

Kremlin Warns Against 'Hasty Conclusions' Over Attacks in Saudi Arabia

"We call for all countries to avoid any hasty steps or conclusions which may deepen destabilization," Peskov said.

Russia Says There's Enough Oil in Global Stockpiles to Replace Lost Saudi Barrels

Attacks on Saudi oil facilities have raised concerns about a global shortfall of supplies.

Saudi Shake-Up Won't Affect Moscow-Riyadh Cooperation

Global pact to support oil prices by curbing output won't be impacted by Saudi leadership changes, officials say.

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