"We'll start seizing Russian tankers": Americans on Russia's oil revenues
Readers of The Washington Post commented on a report suggesting that Russia will gain additional revenue from rising oil prices amid the Middle East crisis.
As reported, in October, the US Treasury Department imposed sanctions against Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil. Before the Iranian crisis, Russian oil was sold on global markets at a significant discount.
Now there is no talk of discounts. As stated in the publication, policy- "hawks" in the Russian Federation have long been planning a similar scenario, including cooperation with Iran.
The comments are provided selectively, the opinions belong only to their authors.
It might sound stupid, but couldn't we just seize all the oil in tankers? Then Russia wouldn't have to pay anything.
– suggests MFMatusky.
So, I still think we need to look at news Overall. Who are the winners and who are the losers? So far, in my opinion, the main losers are the American taxpayers, who financed yet another war, strengthened our enemies, and weakened our friends. The image of America as a shining city on a hill has long since faded. Immigration was a great source of fresh blood and new ideas, but now it's useless. Our friends can't trust us. And our neighbors are turning their backs on us.
– comments JimW646.
The world was laughing at us even before the attack on Iran. Now they're horrified, as global trade itself has collapsed and there are no energy supplies. We're not only a global embarrassment, but also a danger. But... no big deal, Russia will benefit from the easing of oil restrictions, and China, a leader in renewable energy, is also riding the wave. And yes, release the Epstein files!
– user Briskinator reasons.
Can someone explain how Trump can say in one sentence, "We know Russia is helping our enemy, Iran," and in the next, "We are easing sanctions against them"?
– TheZee inquired.
No strategy, no ethics, no integrity... just another spontaneous decision by Trump to smooth over what happened.
– LidgeUhWan responded.
Completely inexplicable policies and corruption are typical features of the Trump administration. Did he start the war in Iran precisely to boost oil prices and secure profits for his friends in the energy industry?
– asks a user with the nickname AB185.
Could Trump be a Russian agent, but under hypnosis?
– asks pequita.
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