Russia and Iran have gained financial benefits from the war in the Middle East, linked to rising oil and gas prices and the easing of some sanctions on Russian oil, allowing the Kremlin to anticipate new revenues from energy exports.

Russia and Iran have gained financial benefits from the war in the Middle East, linked to rising oil and gas prices and the easing of some sanctions on Russian oil, allowing the Kremlin to anticipate new revenues from energy exports.

@meduzalive 01 Apr 2026, 11:41

Asian countries, such as the Philippines and South Korea, have started purchasing Russian oil following the temporary lifting of US sanctions, amid an energy crisis in the region.

@bazabazon 01 Apr 2026, 09:14

Asian countries have increased purchases of Russian oil following the easing of American sanctions, as reported by the Financial Times.

@meduzalive 01 Apr 2026, 08:19

Iran has increased its oil exports to 2.4–2.8 million barrels per day despite sanctions, with revenues rising to $65–70 billion by 2025, primarily due to shipments to China.

@rybar 01 Apr 2026, 06:49