Economic sanctions imposed by the United States—through enacted legislation and executive action—on Iran, Russia, and Venezuela aim to pressure the ruling governments to change their behavior and policies. Currently, these sanctions aim to either eliminate (Iran) or restrict (Venezuela) crude oil trade of as much as 3.3 million to 4.0 million barrels per day (bpd), roughly … [Read more...] about Oil Market Effects from U.S. Economic Sanctions: Iran, Russia, Venezuela
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Growing Chasm Between Russia and Turkey Over Libya
The chasm is growing between Russian Tsar Putin and Sultan of the Ottoman Empire of Turkey Erdogan supporting different factions in war-torn Libya. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-turkey-russia/erdogan-says-turkey-wont-be-silent-over-mercenaries-in-libya-idUSKBN1YO1GD … [Read more...] about Growing Chasm Between Russia and Turkey Over Libya