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Oil prices rose nearly 3% after Ukraine-Russia peace talks collapsed, with Brent around $69.15 and WTI near $64.05 as traders weigh sanctions risk and potential Iran supply relief against Hormuz tensions, while Hungary halts diesel shipments to Ukraine and looks at rerouting Russian crude via Croatia through the Druzhba pipeline.
A Kremlin aide, Nikolai Patrushev, warned in an interview that Moscow could retaliate by deploying its navy if European raids on Russia’s shadow fleet intensify, signaling a potential blockade of sea access. European actions against hundreds of sanctioned shadow-fleet tankers have increased, including France’s seizure of the tanker GRINCH (later released after a fine), amid broader sanctions pressure and Ukrainian/U.S. maritime actions against Russian oil networks.
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reports that Russia faces significant economic, demographic, and defense industry challenges amid its ongoing war in Ukraine. With inflation at 9% and Western sanctions straining the economy, Russia increasingly relies on China, Türkiye, and North Korea for support. The Kremlin has implemented policies to reduce costs and combat inflation, but these measures highlight its struggle to sustain the war effort long-term. Recent changes to military compensation have sparked criticism, and high interest rates are impacting defense production. Demographic issues, including a declining population and labor shortages, further threaten Russia's economic stability.