My analysis in Newsweek: How Trump can cripple Russian oil, if he decides to

Posted on April 24, 2025 | Leave a comment

Wednesday, I was quoted repeatedly in Newsweek (USA) by Brendan Cole (London) 23 April: “Russian Economy Dealt Blow With Slumping Oil Prices,” And, Below: a Monday audio of my related analysis.

Russian Economy Dealt Blow With Slumping Oil Prices – Newsweek 23apr25Download
Above: Audio of my comments to (various) press on 22 April 25, on the impact of falling oil prices on Russia’s capacity to war on Ukraine. Also, a scenario I have discussed for over a year, first privately and then publicly, of how the USA could shut down the great majority of Russia’s seaborne oil exports, to devastating consequences for its oil sector and capacity to continue the war. In the present market situation of oversupply and anticipated continued weak demand, this could be done in a way that does not spike global oil prices.

This will only be done if Trump decides he needs to use harsh coercion to force Putin into an acceptable peace deal with Ukraine, AND if Trump were willing to impose lasting harm on the older Russian oil fields.

References, data cited.

  1. Russian sovereign wealth fund – Google Search
  2. Russia National Wealth Fund Assets
  3. russian oil exports annually – Google Search
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