Kremlin: Russian Oil Export Volumes Cannot Be Ignored in Global Markets

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The Kremlin asserted that Russian oil exports remain vital to global markets, as Moscow's oil revenues nearly doubled in March driven by surging energy prices and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. This financial surge is supported by the active deployment of over 110 tankers from Russia’s 'shadow fleet' currently at sea to bypass international restrictions. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sharply criticized the easing of U.S. sanctions, stating that these oil revenues are directly funding the Russian war effort. These developments follow reports of U.S. sanctions waivers aimed at maintaining global supply stability. Analysts suggest that Russia's ability to sustain high export volumes reinforces its leverage despite Western economic pressure. Markets continue to monitor how these increased revenues and the scale of shadow fleet operations will impact the broader geopolitical landscape.

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