An increase in global oil prices after Israel’s attacks on Iran will benefit Russia and strengthen its military capabilities in the Ukraine war, on Friday 13, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in comments that were under embargo until Saturday.
Speaking to journalists in Kiev, Zelensky said that the increase in oil prices threatens Ukraine’s position on the battlefield, especially since Western allies have not applied effective price limits to Russian oil exports.
“The attacks have led to a sharp increase in the price of oil, which is negative for us,” said Zelensky. “The Russians are strengthening due to higher income with oil exports,” he added.
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Global oil prices have risen more than 7% after Israel and Iran exchanged attacks in the last 48 hours, raising concerns that an additional climb in the region could interrupt Middle Eastern oil exports.
Fonte: Associated Press
