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2. One of the few clear winners here is Putin

Reply to ananda (Original post)

Sun Mar 8, 2026, 03:01 PM

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Russia's economy was not doing well at all between the war with Ukraine and the sustained low oil prices.

The decrease in supply and closure of shipping routes means oil prices jump which helps Russia immensely, arguably saves it entirely.

And America gets the blame. Shocking that Donnie would do something that benefits Putin, I know.

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I am very confused about this war on all sides. [View all] ananda Sunday OP

Yes, I believe we are in an information black hole Raven123 Sunday #1

I think I would call it a gray hole. ananda Sunday #3

Putin: Safe as Milk Sunday #26

One of the few clear winners here is Putin unblock Sunday #2

30-day waiver allowing india to purchase Russian oil is a big boon. pat_k Sunday #7

Not just jumps in prices, but direct sales Renew Deal Sunday #9

Think hard about it. Look at all the pictures. Read all the articles you can on this war. usonian Sunday #4

Well, that part is clear at least. ananda Sunday #5

Israel attacking iranian oil helps Iran Renew Deal Sunday #6

That is certainly an interesting perspective. ananda Sunday #8

Iran is attacking a bunch of countries and the Straight of Hormuz to create economic pressure on the US. Renew Deal Sunday #10

You have said how it hurts other countries... ananda Sunday #12

The ME won't "collapse" Renew Deal Sunday #13

That might happen in a sane world with sane leaders. ananda Sunday #15

I don't disagree Renew Deal Sunday #18

Good point. It definitely does. ananda Sunday #21

Yes and no but mostly no unblock Sunday #16

In the short term they do benefit Renew Deal Sunday #20

Yes -- it's complicated ;) unblock Sunday #27

Many of the Arab countries are supporting Israel in this JI7 Sunday #11

I've seen reports that Saudi Arabia was quietly trying to get Trump to do this. Renew Deal Sunday #14

I'm not surprised. ananda Sunday #19

They are allied with America, ananda Sunday #17

Don't forget. The DOD will not allow reporters to report... S/V Loner Sunday #22

Good reminder. ananda Sunday #23

War keeps Bibi and Trump out of jail. Kid Berwyn Sunday #24

And if they "win," it will be a Pyrrhic victory. ananda Sunday #25

;-{) Goonch Sunday #28

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