$35 Billion Vanishing: Oil Price Crash Threatens Kremlin's War Machine - UATV English

Russian oil prices have plummeted to levels not seen since April 2021. With Urals crude falling to just $52.76 a barrel, the Kremlin is facing a massive budget shortfall. Energy exports fund nearly a third of Russia’s national budget — and this crash comes as war spending reaches historic highs.

Also in the video is a recap for you: A new bill introduced in the U.S. Senate proposes heavy sanctions on Russia, including a 500% tariff on Russian oil, gas, and uranium, if Moscow continues to delay peace talks. With bipartisan support, the bill aims to pressure Russia into negotiating a ceasefire and ending its aggressive war against Ukraine. Will this strategy force Putin’s hand or lead to further escalation?