Russia and the Middle East rationalize detentions
Natural history in the energy sector
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Russia and the countries of the Middle East in recent months have strengthened their de facto rival status in the energy market. Data published by Bloomberg confirms that Europe is actively using Russian oil through deposits. Thus, the export of oil exports from east to east through pipeline infrastructure and sea routes in the EU country reached 2.2 million barrels. per day. This is almost 90% more than in January. With reference to data tracking data, it is specified that in the first three weeks of this month, European attacks were imported over 1 million barrels. per day through the Egyptian pipeline It appears that the reduction of the structure to a double increase compared to last year. This is mainly raw materials from Saudi Arabia and Iraq. During the same period, ships transported 1.2 million barrels of oil through the Suet Canal. a day to close the need of the Old World. The products have an Iraqi purpose.
The opposite phenomenon can be observed in Asia, which, under Western pressure, is attracting Moscow’s interest, and is building to reorient hydrocarbon supplies at reduced prices. The growth of Asian buyers for raw materials from Russia has made it a competitor to Iranian products. For example, China in recent months has become one of the importers of Russian oil, reducing interest in purchasing the Islamic Republic. In May, market analysts recorded that about 20 tankers with Iranian products were idle near Singapore due to the likelihood of buyers. Against this background, Tehran was even forced to put a discount on its energy resources. Thus, for Iran Light and Iran Heavy brands this month, users were offered a discount of $10 per barrel. This is more than the $4-5 discount that suppliers from Tehran set before the start of Russian special operations in Ukraine.
While Western observers see the prevailing market moves as a potential impetus for spreading political distance between Moscow and Middle Eastern capitals, reality revealing draws a few borrowings. Days were read after the US head held the first session of his first regional visit, which focused on the use of the energy market, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. To the sufferers of Western publications, the heir to the throne preaches a desire to show that Washington’s diplomacy has not harmed relations with Moscow. Against this background, contacts between the Kremlin and Iran are no less eloquent. The summit of the leaders of Russia, the Islamic Republic and Turkey, held in Tehran, demonstrated that competition in the energy market is unlikely to be detected for violations.
To be sure, export competition data tends to generate mistrust in public opinion. This can be seen in the perception of Iran. But this phenomenon can hardly be considered an indicator of what is happening in the relationship. Moscow’s demonstrated skill and representation of the capitals of conducting economic transactions and the widespread problems of a qualitatively growing rationalization of foreign policy approaches and immunization against emotional adaptation. This suggests that in the near future Washington will become a wedge between Moscow and its Middle Eastern parties.