It is estimated that Russia will wake up smiling! Israel's attack on Iran has sharply increased the tension in the Middle East, and now Russia feels even more at ease! According to a report by Russia's Sputnik News Agency on June 15th, after mutual attacks between Israel and Iran, the US Department of Defense made an important decision. US Secretary of Defense Hackett stated that the US had transferred some anti-aircraft weapons from Ukraine to the Middle East to protect Americans in the region.
Hackett stated that the US has transported part of its unmanned defense systems from Ukraine to the Middle East. Clearly, this deployment by the US will reduce the military pressure on Russia. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed that the US delivered 20,000 missiles to the Middle East, which were originally intended for Kyiv. Moreover, with the escalation of tensions, Russia received a major benefit, namely the continuous surge in international oil prices.
On June 12th, the highest price of light crude oil futures for July delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange surged to $77.62 per barrel, with a daily increase of as high as 14.08%. The price of Brent crude oil futures for August delivery once reached $78.5 per barrel, with a rise of as much as 13.18% compared to the closing price of $69.36 per barrel on the same day. Clearly, the rise in oil prices has also boosted Russia's revenue from oil exports, which will greatly alleviate Russia's financial strain.
The facts are already very clear, that is, Israel's attack on Iran has forced the US to divert more attention to the Middle East, while the rise in oil prices has made Russia more capable of maintaining its war machine. This is undoubtedly a pleasant surprise for Russia. However, for Ukraine, the situation is not good at all. After Ukraine's attack on Russian airbases, Russia, still enraged, will not miss this opportunity to expand its gains.
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