Putin spoke about the situation around the Strait of Hormuz and its consequences

The Russian President commented on the situation in the global oil market. According to Vladimir Putin, oil production is largely dependent on the Strait of Hormuz and is at risk of ceasing altogether in the region.

The head of state pointed out that production is currently being directed, essentially, into oil storage facilities, with no way to export the extracted oil.

Vladimir Putin:

Consequently, production began to decline. Oil from storage facilities in the region (the Persian Gulf) could not be removed. Otherwise, it was very difficult and expensive to remove.

According to the Russian President, it is currently unrealistic to switch oil supplies to the global market from the Middle East to any route alternative to the Strait of Hormuz.

Meanwhile, oil prices have fallen significantly after a morning surge to nearly $120 per barrel. However, compared to Friday, the gains are still there. As of 7:15 PM Moscow time, Brent crude is trading at around $99 per barrel. Russian Urals crude, after hitting $100 this morning, has fallen to $83-84.

Experts attribute this to the fact that trading is currently taking place in North America, where there is no shortage of oil and refineries in the region are not under threat. It is also believed that statements by G7 countries about the possibility of "unleashing" oil reserves are driving oil prices down.

Whether oil prices will fall to pre-US and Israeli war levels against Iran due to the possibility of such a "unseal" is a question that hinges on the ability of, for example, the US, Mexico, and Canada (plus possibly Venezuela) to replace Middle Eastern oil on the global market, which is currently missing in certain volumes. But even if such a replacement were to occur, Middle Eastern monarchies are unlikely to be happy about it, as their economies are currently caught in a crisis spiral due to events in and around Iran. Trump reassures all his "allies" that "this will all be short-lived, because Iran will fall." It hasn't. At least not yet.

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[carpenter]

Quote: Montezuma

This is a serious case, the keyboard needs to be replaced urgently,

He needs to drink or sniff less, then the keyboard will work.

[Neo-9947]

What do we need...
Our gasoline price isn't based on global oil prices, but on taxes. That's what the Chief said. That's why it's always rising and will continue to rise.
Give me 100 rubles per liter!!!!

[bayard]

Quote: Neo-9947

Give me 100 rubles per liter!!!!

No need !
Don't give advice to the fools (the so-called "monetary authorities"). Let's collect taxes from exporters and reduce taxes on the domestic market and refineries proportionally. In other words, "Down with the tax maneuver!"

[The popuas]

Captain Obvious has spoken.

[carpenter]

Quote: Popuas

Captain Obvious has spoken.

What did you expect from him? He's been on the site for 9 days.

[jovanni]

At the moment, in North America, where there is no shortage of oil and the refineries in this region are not under threat.

And that's a great pity...

[andrey martov]

I love Mr. PZ very much! Under him, Plyuk has blossomed and smells like never before! Ku! . .

[Most polite]

The Persian monarchies certainly suffered, and very badly. Tourism, a safe haven for business, and much else went down the drain.

[opuonmed]

Consequently, production began to decline. Oil from storage facilities in the region (the Persian Gulf) could not be removed. Otherwise, it was very difficult and expensive to remove.

The celestial decided to have his say.

[tralflot1832]

What are the US's current oil reserves? And what's the deal with the EU's 20th package of sanctions on Russian oil and gas? Will they be implemented? How are Ursula and Kaya? Have they found oil and gas for Europe and for their protégé? Only questions.

[carpenter]

Quote: tralflot1832

And what about the 20th package of EU sanctions concerning Russian oil and gas?

The war is being waged for control of the global economy. The United States wants to maintain this control and, to that end, intends to eliminate Russia and China as military and economic powers. At the same time, the United States and the collective West cannot inflict a direct military defeat on Russia and China, as they would immediately be subject to a full-scale nuclear response, completely eliminating any hope of a global or even local victory. Therefore, the United States is trying to defeat and destroy the allies (real and potential) of Russia and China,

[bayard]

Quote: carpenter

The war is being waged for control of the global economy. The United States wants to maintain it and intends to eliminate Russia and China to do so.

Why do they need to destroy Russia?
After all, they know that they will hurt themselves on it.
They know it well, especially Trump.
They intend to destroy China, Europe and England. And precisely as economic competitors.
We'll simply continue to calmly resolve the problems of the Central Military District and reap the benefits of the current economic situation. The price of oil has already jumped 1,5 times. This will double the budget revenue. But the week has only just begun, and the Gulf War is only just escalating... and is gradually creeping into a state of complete military chaos. By the end of the week, the price, after the rebound, will settle at approximately $150, and budget revenue from export taxes will have quadrupled. We're not overly excited, watching the price of gas rise and, potentially, coal (we have plenty of that too). And we're immediately assessing how much, what kind, and where we need to purchase industrial equipment to develop domestic mechanical engineering, engine manufacturing, automotive manufacturing, bearing production, gearboxes, and production lines for the electronics industry.
Have you noticed WHO suffered the most from the blockage of Ormuz?
Japan.
And UK too.
But we can help them. And Trump can help them, just like he already helped India. By lifting sanctions on Russian oil. And by allowing Russia to use the proceeds from oil sales to supply its industrial equipment. Everything is fair and mutually beneficial. Otherwise, why would we sell them oil? Then it would all go to China. And Trump is in a trade war with China. And Japan and South Korea are allies. Shouldn't Donald take care of his allies?
Of course it should.
We'll understand Comrade Trump's concern for his allies. After all, we have something to buy from them, too. And they have something to sell to us.
China is Donald's enemy. For us, it's a fellow traveler (that's what China has decided, so let it be). If fiber optic cable for Russia has quadrupled in price, and he's asking for oil prices to remain the same... the only response is regret – alas, that won't work. We'll have to pay a premium for Russian oil, because China is under American sanctions and isolation (Donald doesn't skimp on duct tape), and everyone needs Russian oil these days. Therefore, we'll have to pay a premium for the right to buy it, so that we maintain interest in this business. And we'll have to trade fairly. We'll give discounts to our neighbors and fellow travelers. So that interest in the Chinese market doesn't wane.

[opuonmed]

https://ria.ru/20260309/putin-2079548918.html "Мы готовы работать и с европейцами, но нам нужны какие-то сигналы от них, что они готовы и тоже хотят работать, и обеспечат нам эту устойчивость и стабильность", - сказал Путин на совещании о ситуации на мировом рынке нефти и газа.

[Vladimir M]

Dmitry Anatolyevich said so many nasty things to the European people, and now we're giving them oil and gas. Things haven't worked out well, and he should apologize to the European people.

[AdAstra]

Well, they'll apologize with oil and gas.

[Nikolai Basalai]

He is ready to understand and forgive, for a penny, although he knows that he will be deceived again.

[gridasov]

There is only one question: did Russia model and implement the situation where it became the sole beneficiary, either deliberately or spontaneously?

[Alexei]

Quote: gridasov

There is only one question: did Russia model and implement the situation where it became the sole beneficiary, either deliberately or spontaneously?

Nobody modeled anything; it just happened. The only positive: they'll be buying energy resources from us cheaply for a while until the situation in the East calms down, and then they'll stop. We're good at selling resources, but modeling anything else is difficult and boring.

[gridasov]

I don't think algorithmic modeling with goal and objective optimization is boring. It's equivalent to algorithmic derivatives modeling. Mathematics and big data are tools for success and achieving goals. And in physics and engineering, it's about ensuring positive extremes in the operation of mechanisms based on physical laws.

[nik-mazur]

Quote: gridasov

Did Russia deliberately or spontaneously model and implement a situation in which it became the sole beneficiary?

We will never know, because the secrecy surrounding these events will not be lifted for at least 50 years.
By the way, this is exactly how secret services and diplomacy work unnoticed.

[gridasov]

Yes, but by analyzing all the events of the last decade or more, we can construct a diagram depicting the actual sequence at various scales and in any local processes. This means it can always be repeated, taking into account certain dominant features and characteristics. But then why do we think that life began only yesterday or today, and that there is no experience of historical repetition as a parallel? It's clear to me that in Russia, the experience and intellect of the country's top leadership is demonstrated precisely in the fact that in other countries, leaders have lagged behind in this potential.

[Lako]

So Putin doesn't care that the US and Israel attacked a country with which Russia has a treaty of friendship and mutual assistance? He's only concerned about the price of oil?

[Vasilenko Vladimir]

Have you even read the contract?!
What point of the treaty did Russia violate?

[Lako]

What does Russia have to do with this? It's just that specific countries and their leaders are behind this aggression. It's time to call a spade a spade.

[Ruslan M]

Russia has often helped without being asked. We all see how much the international community respects it for this.

[tatra]

So, our enemies, the USSR, were happily welcomed into the international community after Perestroika, and for a quarter of a century they felt comfortable in the international community. But then they became offended by the international community for sanctions, and that was it.

[carpenter]

Quote from lako

The time has come to call a spade a spade.

So call it that? Lenin called it imperialism, which the West is trying to impose on us.

[Vasilenko Vladimir]

Quote from lako

The time has come to call a spade a spade.

and Russia didn't name it?!

[Lako]

Specifically, I haven't heard any statements from top officials regarding the Iranian conflict. Although, I watch the news on RTR and NTV every day. Also, it's unsettling that Trump began pursuing an extremely aggressive policy precisely after the meeting in Anchorage. Coincidence?

[Vasilenko Vladimir]

Quote from lako

I haven't heard any statements from the top officials.

Sorry, but maybe before writing anything you should first study the topic?!

We are concerned about the escalation of armed confrontation throughout the Middle East region as a result of US and Israeli aggression against Iran.

It has become clear that, in addition to regime change in Iran using the most unscrupulous means, such as the assassination of the leadership of a sovereign state, Washington and Tel Aviv are trying to provoke a breakdown in the process of normalizing relations between Iran and its Arab neighbors.

For our part, we call for an immediate cessation of hostilities by all parties and the adoption—as an absolute priority—of comprehensive measures to ensure the safety of civilians and civilian infrastructure in all countries of the region. The attack on a girls' school in the Iranian city of Minab, which resulted in the deaths of dozens of innocent children, deserves our strongest condemnation.

Any attacks on civilian targets – whether in Iran or Arab countries – are unacceptable and must be completely ruled out.

We once again strongly urge the parties to abandon the use of force to resolve existing disagreements and to move toward a political and diplomatic settlement of any issues while ensuring the legitimate security interests of all states in the region.
https://www.mid.ru/ru/press_service/official_statement/2083459/

[Lako]

"We urge the PARTIES to abandon violent methods of resolution." However, the topic of today's news is a telephone conversation between Trump and Putin. Trump has already called it very good. They discussed the situation in Ukraine, the Middle East, and Venezuela. This has happened before. In the 30s, the Soviet leadership tried to negotiate with a frenzied Hitler. Everyone knows how that ended. The current government in Russia is trying to appease a frenzied Trump. Only God knows how this will end.

[Vasilenko Vladimir]

Quote from lako

In the 30s, the Soviet leadership tried to negotiate with the rabid Hitler. Everyone knows how it ended.

Please don't write nonsense. The Union managed to delay the war, knowing that it would happen in any case.

Quote from lako

The topic of today's news is the phone call between Trump and Putin. Trump has already called it very good.

So what?!
Donya has already said several times that Iran has won, and in general he is the emperor of the galaxy.

Quote from lako

Today's government in Russia is trying to appease the possessed Trump.

Can you tell us on what basis you made such conclusions?

[Lako]

We only learned of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact 50 years later. We'll also learn what was agreed upon in Anchorage someday, if we live long enough. But it's unlikely to have happened in one breath. It was after this meeting that Trump began pursuing his aggressive policies. With Venezuela, things are very unclear.

[Vasilenko Vladimir]

Quote from lako

We learned about the existence of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact only 50 years later.

Are you serious right now?!!!!!!

[Lako]

Did Pravda also write about the secret, additional protocol that stipulated the division of spheres of influence in Eastern Europe?

[Vasilenko Vladimir]

You wrote about the pact itself.
What don’t you like about the additional protocol?

[Lako]

At first glance, there's nothing seditious about it. Even considering that its signing undermined trust in the communist movement worldwide. But the fact that the Union subsequently lost 28 million of its citizens in the war with Nazi Germany negates all its positives. And the very fact of signing this treaty with Hitler's inhuman regime somehow grates on the soul. It's as if Putin were to turn a blind eye to Trump's seizure of, say, Venezuela, Cuba, or Iran in exchange for Ukraine.

[Vasilenko Vladimir]

Quote from lako

But the fact that the Union then lost 28 million of its citizens in the war with Nazi Germany negates all its advantages.

Sorry, but this is utter stupidity.
Move the start of the war to the old border and see where the Germans ended up by December.

Quote from lako

And the very fact of signing this treaty with Hitler's inhuman regime somehow grates on the soul. It's as if Putin were to turn a blind eye to Trump's seizure of, say, Venezuela, Cuba, or Iran in exchange for Ukraine.

I'll give you another example, Nikolay, he acted as you suggest, the result was the collapse of the Empire, civil war and other delights

[Lako]

Nikolashka, he didn't act. Not at all. I read his diary during the war. Does it remind you of anything? As for pushing back the border, how long did it take the Germans to get to Moscow? Did that help much? They weren't expecting a war. They weren't mobilizing. They believed in the non-aggression pact.

[Vasilenko Vladimir]

Quote from lako

They didn't expect war,

don't tell anyone

[Lako]

Live in fairy tales about the wisdom of the Soviet leadership at the time. Everyone in Belarus knows very well the chaos and confusion in the first days of the war. At our airfield, they even abandoned planes to the Germans. They couldn't find anything to supply fuel with. Even though everyone knew Germany was amassing troops at the border, they were afraid to even report it to their superiors. They were afraid to appear alarmist or provocateur.

[Vasilenko Vladimir]

Seriously, this stupidity is tiring.
I won’t even argue
By the way, how old are you?

[Lako]

It's been over 60 years. So I still remember those who witnessed this war with their own eyes.

[Vasilenko Vladimir]

Well, you're not the only one, but that won't change the stupidity that was written.

[Gavrilo Princip]

Incidentally, it also didn't violate the strategic partnership agreement with Venezuela. Everything is within the legal framework.

[carpenter]

Quote from lako

Putin doesn't care? He only cares about the price of oil?

Look deeper, and if you can’t, keep silent.

[Ivan№One]

"Just a minute, please slow down, I'm writing this down." (c)

[carpenter]

Quote: Ivan№One

"Just a minute, please slow down, I'm writing it down."

Write, I won’t dictate to you from a dictaphone.

[nik-mazur]

Quote: Ivan№One

Wait a minute, please slow down, I'm writing this down.

I remember the author of this quote was dead drunk.

[faiver]

A knight's move? Is this how he mocks the EU?

[alexputnik17]

the question rests on the possibility of, for example, the USA, Mexico and Canada (plus, perhaps, Venezuela) replacing Middle Eastern oil on the world market, which is currently missing from it in certain volumes.

Oil grades vary (light, heavy, density, sulfur content, and other chemical compositions), and refineries are designed to process a specific grade of oil, so substitution is possible, but not with just any grade. This is a hassle for the refinery—changing, adjusting, and reworking the technology, plus the refiner has to calculate profitability.

[oleg_627]

He'd better tell us how much they're raising our gasoline prices to help poor Sechin.

[tralflot1832]

Rosneft, whose company is Sechin's? Putin has already said where to use the excess profits from the price hike - to reduce the debt burden of oil companies and not complain.

[carpenter]

Quote: tralflot1832

Putin has already said where to use the excess profits from the price hike - to reduce the debt burden of oil companies and not complain.

Children don't understand this.

[Good Evil]

Quote: tralflot1832

Putin has already said where to use the excess profits from the price hike - to reduce the debt burden of oil companies and not complain.

Therefore, gasoline will become more expensive again.

[tralflot1832]

Quote: gridasov

There is only one question: did Russia model and implement the situation where it became the sole beneficiary, either deliberately or spontaneously?

For some reason, Iran has decided to shut off Hormuz and is destroying its neighbors' oil production capacity. This has never happened before, and now it has.

[carpenter]

Quote: tralflot1832

For some reason, Iran has decided to shut off Hormuz and is destroying its neighbors' oil production capacity. This has never happened before, and now it has.

So in Iran they understand who's doing what. And everyone with common sense understands it.

[alexputnik17]

Quote: tralflot1832

What are the US's current oil reserves? And what's going on with the EU's 20th package of sanctions on Russian oil and gas? Will they be implemented?

America itself buys some volume from Russia.
Trump told the EU, "You're just showing off, but you're either buying tankers from Russia (with reloading) or petroleum products from India, again made from Russian oil." Ursula said, "We'll stop in 2026."
So they'll make firewood, dung, and steam. Even though the guarantor himself had forbidden anyone from supplying it there.

[The Siberian barber]

The guarantor said that Russia is ready to supply oil and gas to Europe.
The author of the article, for some reason, modestly kept silent about this.

[The popuas]

So it looks like they're covering up the "cart"... "Our people" are dealing with the Europeans and the Merlins in some very murky business! They're putting people down for planting crops and barns, while they themselves are ready to sell their own mothers to the enemy, supposedly...

[anzar]

The guarantor said that Russia is ready to supply oil and gas to Europe.

And recently he said that we need to (early) stop supplying, without waiting until they are ready to refuse... Yeah)

[carpenter]

Quote: alexputnik17

Trump told the EU, you're showing off, but you either buy tankers from Russia (with reloading) or oil products from India, again from Russian oil.

And we all know that the EU is seizing Russian tankers. And at the same time (as now) it wouldn't mind getting "this" from Russia.
Everything is as usual with the station whores.

[Vladimir M]

Okay, they are "station whores", you can't argue with that.
But who then are those whose tankers are being seized, whose pipes are being torn... and who still dream of driving resources to these very same "station whores"?

[carpenter]

Quote: Vladimir M

But who then are those whose tankers are being seized and whose pipes are being torn?

This means that everything was discussed, or someone who has accounts in the West really needs to replenish their reserves.
I forgot to remind you that Russia is now under capitalism.

[Vladimir M]

But capitalism must also at least sometimes be for its homeland.
Although if the homeland is there, then everything falls into place.

[carpenter]

Quote: Vladimir M

But capitalism must also at least sometimes be for its homeland.
Although if the homeland is there, then everything falls into place.

That's exactly it - "My homeland is where my money and my family are."

[Stirbjorn]

Quote: carpenter

And we all know that the EU is seizing Russian tankers. And at the same time (as now) it wouldn't mind getting "this" from Russia.
Everything is as usual with the station whores.

I don't get the analogy with train station prostitutes?! They offer their services themselves, and yet they get arrested periodically. Who are you even hinting at?!

[carpenter]

Quote: Stirbjorn

They offer their services themselves, and they are arrested periodically.

They offer it, and others use it. But where have you seen them arrested? And if they are arrested, they're released and apologize. It's the same with tankers: they arrest, release, and apologize to those who are part of the pimping crew.

[lutikovvn]

Putin declared his readiness to supply Europe with oil and gas. (https://lenta.ru/news/2026/03/09/putin-zayavil-o-gotovnosti-postavlyat-evrope-neft-i-gaz/). Such statements make one's head spin. Who is Europe to us? An enemy, a partner?

[dmi.pris1]

Sex partners. And these are blatant drug dealers here and there.

[carpenter]

Quote from: dmi.pris1

Partners in sex.

This is "Epstein's coalition", and if you dig deeper, you can find them right next to you.
Even Dostoevsky wrote that from the suffering of children one can draw the conclusion about the absurdity of all historical reality. Despite everything, he believed in God. In his last book, Estilhaços (literally translated as "Shards").
"The suffering of children not only disproves the existence of God, but also proves the existence of the Devil."

[nik-mazur]

Quote: carpenter

More Dostoevsky... In his last book, Estilhaços

Dostoevsky has such a book, and even with such a quote?

[carpenter]

Quote from: nik-mazur

Dostoevsky has such a book, and even with such a quote?

"Shards." This is from "The Brothers Karamazov," Fyodor Dostoevsky's final novel, the final part of his "great five-book series."

[carpenter]

Quote: carpenter

"The suffering of children not only disproves the existence of God, but also proves the existence of the Devil."

More precisely, this is a quote from Ivan Karamazov from this work: “And if the suffering of children went to replenish the sum of suffering that was necessary to buy the truth, then I assert in advance that all truth is not worth such a price.”

[nik-mazur]

Quote: carpenter

This is a quote from Ivan Karamazov from this work.

Well, it's very different from the original "quote," both in form and in essence. And it's not from some "Splinters," but rather Ivan Karamazov's very long monologue about "a child's tear" in the second of five parts—that is, not even the middle. Not to mention that the author's speech and his character's speech are completely different.

Quote: carpenter

"Shards." This is from "The Brothers Karamazov."

There is no such thing in The Brothers Karamazov.

[K_4]

Well, apparently, for our higher-ups, he's a partner, and we're the enemy, because we're facing taxes, fines, and this weird war. I just can't explain what's happening any other way.

[carpenter]

Quote: K_4

and we are enemies, because we have taxes, fines and a strange little war.

Why "strange"? I don't see anything strange. There's a war going on against the Russian world. If you don't like it, "hands up" and march to the West. Is that what you want or not?

[carpenter]

Quote: lutikovvn

Putin declared his readiness to supply oil and gas to Europe.

And after that, receive ten sanctions from the EU.
Never deal with station girls.

[carpenter]

Quote: lutikovvn

Who is Europe to us? An enemy, a partner?

For you he is an enemy, but for your oligarchs he is a partner.

[lutikovvn]

Sometimes it seems to me that the goal of the SVO is to give our elite a higher priority place in the European crowd.

[alexputnik17]

Quote: lutikovvn

My head is spinning from such statements. Who is Europe to us? An enemy, a partner?

Apparently, an enemy partner. Such is the collision.

[bob03]

Well, if Iran doesn't receive aid, the US will take control of the strait and shipments will resume. Everything is heading that way.

[Fangaro]

Quote from lako

What does Russia have to do with this? It's just that specific countries and their leaders are behind this aggression. It's time to call a spade a spade.

So it doesn’t matter that Russia must protect its own interests first and foremost?
Should we be not for Russia, but against someone?
Our government isn't very proactive in foreign policy anyway. It could have "restored order" to the Maidan instead of waiting for the Second Coming. And you're calling for a quick take-up and an attack?
If you are sincere, go to the military registration and enlistment office and ask if you can go to Iran as a volunteer.

[Fangaro]

Quote from bob03

Well, if Iran doesn't receive aid, the US will take control of the strait and shipments will resume. Everything is heading that way.

What help can we provide to Iran?
Send some geraniums, which they already have?
Ground forces? Christians and Muslims fought side by side during the Great Patriotic War, not for the price of oil or the safety of tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. They were and lived in one large country. Their own. Attacked by an enemy who also believed in the wrong God.

[snow mountain]

Quote: Most polite

The Persian monarchies suffered in any case, and very heavily.

Fuck them. They're all American puppets.

[jaroff]

This means that gasoline and diesel fuel will become more expensive in Russia, and food prices will increase accordingly.

[matsur]

Quote: Andrey Martov

I love Mr. PZ very much! Under him, Plyuk has blossomed and smells like never before! Ku! . .

That's right, otherwise you'll be nailed to the cross for life.

[TAMBU]

Based on all the data, we can conclude that the Russian Federation is bailing out banks whose excess profits cannot diminish... life hangs by a thread, but they are thinking about profit (feature film "Brother")

[Alexey G]

It is also believed that statements by the G7 countries about the possibility of “unsealing” oil reserves are “playing a role” in lowering oil prices.

I think it's a bluff! Let's see what they have there!

[Mikhail3]

Currently, production is essentially going into oil storage facilities, with no way to transport the extracted oil.

At that moment, Israel began recklessly bombing Iran's oil infrastructure. A brilliant move! Iran would retaliate by igniting enemy oil storage facilities... $200 would seem like a small price to pay.
The Euro-suckers are eating up what they've cooked up. When the dust settles, the European Union as such will no longer exist, and only those who have maintained or hastily established good relations with us will be left in good standing. Perhaps some will call in our troops to shield themselves from American pressure. That's if any Europeans have any semblance of intelligence or strength left in them. Maybe Italy...
Or maybe Europe will be a poor wasteland of Third World countries. The women in Europe are terrifying. So they won't be able to reorganize the traditional businesses of those fools who've lost their industries. Maybe with Ukrainian women in lace panties...

[gridasov]

OIL is not getting cheaper, but is seeking its price within the changing situation and events that determine its level

[Sergey Novikov_3]

Russian Urals fell to 83-84 after the morning "hundred".

What does it matter if it is confiscated along with the tankers by anyone and everyone, and anyone who has at least a dozen operational military helicopters and ships?

[Idle_piston]

Putin spoke about the situation around the Strait of Hormuz and its consequencess

Yes, the price of oil and gas is certainly important. But what about the lives of Russian citizens in Bryansk, Belgorod, Kursk, and now even Tolyatti?