Russia's 'Floating' Oil: A Temporary Reprieve That Solves Nothing
نفط موسكو "العائم".. طفو مؤقت على سطح الأزمة
Summary
Any temporary easing of sanctions on Russian oil is unlikely to last, as global demand for large volumes of Russian crude remains limited. For Gulf states, maintaining sanctions on Russian oil represents a more favourable option than engaging in an all-out price war. The piece argues that the partial relief offers no durable solution to the underlying crisis in energy markets.
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