Tag: OPEC

Russia/Ukraine: Beware False Flags. Kiev’s inaccurate/false bombing comparison to Syria. GCC does not comply

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/russia-ukraine-war-military-post-inaccurately-compares-syria-bombing

An innaccurate infographic created and posted by the official Twitter account of Ukraine’s air force that compares the number of missiles dropped in Syria to those dropped in Ukraine has been widely condemned.

Russia/Ukraine: Beware False Flags. Kiev’s inaccurate/false bombing comparison to Syria. GCC does not comply

OPEC chief says there’s ‘no capacity in the world’ that could replace Russia’s 7 million barrels a day in oil supply + More

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

OPEC chief says there’s ‘no capacity in the world’ that could replace Russia’s 7 million barrels a day in oil supply (Archived)

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The House voted to ban the import of Russian oil even though Biden already banned it by executive order

Bank of America predicts that a ban on Russian oil exports could push prices as high as $200 a barrel – and breaks down why this could trigger a global recession or stock market crash

But the strategists noted that the status of the United States as an energy independent country – meaning it produces as much energy as it consumes – could mitigate the impact of this. US-listed oil stocks Exxon Mobil and Chevron were both up by just under 1% Monday.

Hypocrites: US imports record volumes of Russian oil despite growing political tensions

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

US imports record volumes of Russian oil despite growing political tensions

The increase in Russian energy purchases by the US comes amid long-standing tensions between Moscow and Washington. The White House has been persistently blasting the Russia-led Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project, warning European allies against becoming too dependent on Russian energy supplies. The Biden administration continues to threaten European partners of the project with sanctions.