Conflict in Middle East Boosts Russia's Faltering War Machine
Russia could capitalize on disruption in the global oil market to prop up its struggling war effort in Ukraine, as the Middle East conflict intensifies.
As the war in the Middle East rages on, disrupting global energy supplies, Russia may find an unexpected economic lifeline to support its flagging war machine in Ukraine. With much of the world's oil production offline, Russia could step in to meet the surging demand, particularly from China and India.
The sharp weakening or possible collapse of the regime in Iran would deprive the Kremlin of one of its closest regional partners. However, this setback could be outweighed by the economic windfall that would come from disruption in the energy market, as buyers turn to Russian oil and gas to meet their needs. This could provide a crucial economic boost to Russia's war effort at a time when it was beginning to show signs of strain.
Source: The Guardian
