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U.S. Eases Limits on Russian Energy as Oil Prices Soar
ByPaul Sonne March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

The volatility in energy markets because of the war in Iran could not come at a better time for President Vladimir V. Putin.

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‘Sounds familiar’: how the US-Israeli war in Iran parallels Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
ByPjotr Sauer March 10, 2026

Both campaigns have been framed differently at different times, with dubious claims of defensive action and a curious reluctance to label it warShifting goals, unclear timelines and a flimsy pretext: at times, the US-Israel campaign against Iran carrie…

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Oil Prices and Stocks Swing Wildly as Iran and Israel Launch New Strikes
ByAaron Boxerman, Farnaz Fassihi, Richard Pérez-Peña and Thomas Fuller March 9, 2026

Oil prices and stocks initially swung wildly, and Iran’s foreign minister promised “surprises,” calling the strikes against his country “Operation Epic Mistake.”

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Oil Prices and Stocks Swing Wildly as Iran and Israel Launch New Strikes
ByAaron Boxerman, Farnaz Fassihi, Richard Pérez-Peña and Thomas Fuller March 9, 2026

Oil prices and stocks initially swung wildly, and Iran’s foreign minister promised “surprises,” calling the strikes against his country “Operation Epic Mistake.”

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X suspends 800m accounts in one year amid ‘massive’ scale of manipulation attempts
ByDan Milmo Global technology editor March 9, 2026

Social media company tells MPs of continual fight against state-backed efforts, with Russia being most prolificElon Musk’s X said it had suspended 800m accounts over a 12-month period as it fights the “massive” scale of attempts to manipulate the platf…

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Ukraine Helps U.S. Bases in the Mideast With Stopping Drones
ByKim Barker March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

As the war in Iran spreads, Kyiv is eagerly offering its hard-won expertise and advanced technology to counter Iranian drones.

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‘Putin will be smiling’: Ukraine struggles as US focus moves to Iran
ByShaun Walker in Kyiv March 8, 2026

Ukrainian ex-defence minister says conflict provides simultaneous ‘risks and opportunities’Middle East crisis – live updatesAt the Iranian embassy in Kyiv, a salmon-pink mansion on a street close to the presidential administration, there were several o…

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A Loose Band of Emerging Powers Is Divided Over Iran
ByAna Ionova March 8, 2026March 8, 2026

Brazil, China and Russia all denounced the U.S.-Israeli attacks, but other nations in the BRICS group haven’t, even though Iran is a fellow member.

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Russia Revels in a Sudden Reversal in Fortunes as Oil and Gas Prices Soar
ByPaul Sonne and Jeanna Smialek March 7, 2026

President Vladimir V. Putin threatened to cut off remaining gas supplies to Europe as the Iran war drives a surge in energy costs.

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US considers lifting more sanctions on Russian oil as Iran conflict sees global prices surge
ByAgence France-Presse March 7, 2026

Washington says new measures not aimed at easing restrictions on Moscow and only affect supplies already in transitThe US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said on Friday that his government was considering lifting sanctions on more Russian oil, a day…

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