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A CREA analysis found Russia earned about €6 billion more in two weeks of fighting amid a spike in oil prices caused by the US-Iran conflict, equating to roughly €510 million per day and potentially funding thousands of Shahed drones; the report warns that easing sanctions on Russian oil would give Moscow a major financial windfall and could prolong the war.
Western sanctions and EU bans on Russian oil refined products have cut Russia's January oil and gas tax revenue to 393 billion rubles—the lowest since COVID—pushing Moscow to borrow from banks and raise taxes as growth stalls. A price cap, a growing shadow fleet of sanctioned tankers, and reduced demand from buyers like India keep revenues volatile, while Urals sell at a deep discount to Brent. Moscow relies on reserves and higher taxes (VAT up to 22%) to prop up the budget, but inflation risk grows as growth slows (Q3 GDP 0.1%, forecasts 0.6–0.9% this year).
Russia’s oil revenue fell by about a quarter last year, forcing the Kremlin to raise taxes and increase borrowing to cover budget deficits as inflation climbs, even as direct peace talks with Ukraine resume and trilateral talks with the U.S. continue in Abu Dhabi; the decline reflects lower oil prices amid sanctions and global oversupply, but Moscow’s war plans appear unchanged for now.
President Trump signed an executive order to prevent courts and creditors from seizing Venezuelan oil revenue held in U.S. accounts, citing national security and foreign policy concerns, amid efforts to stabilize Venezuela's economy and attract U.S. investment in its oil sector.
President Trump declared a national emergency to protect Venezuelan oil revenue held by the U.S. from seizure by private creditors, citing national security and regional stability concerns, and plans to manage Venezuelan oil sales and revenue indefinitely to counter malign actors and stabilize Venezuela.
A UN report accuses South Sudan's leaders of systematic looting, including $2.2 billion paid to companies linked to Vice President Bol Mel for incomplete road projects, amidst widespread poverty and conflict. The government denies the allegations, claiming data inaccuracies, but the report highlights corruption as a key factor in the country's ongoing humanitarian and economic crises.
Russia's economy, already slowing due to declining oil revenues and high interest rates, remains resilient despite U.S. threats of sanctions and tariffs from Trump aimed at pressuring Putin to end the Ukraine conflict. The Kremlin has prioritized military spending and used various measures to prevent a crisis, but declining oil income poses a significant risk to its budget and war efforts. Trump's measures, including targeting Russian oil exports, may have limited impact as Russia continues to adapt and find alternative markets like India.
The reimposition of US sanctions on Venezuela's oil and gas sectors is expected to impact the country's ability to generate revenue from oil exports, hinder new energy investments, and raise the risk of domestic fuel scarcity. The US has ordered a wind down of business transactions with Venezuela's state miner and threatened to unwind easing of energy sanctions if President Maduro's administration does not adhere to an agreement for a fair presidential election. The potential return of sanctions could reduce Venezuela's oil revenue and impede economic growth, while also increasing the risk of fuel shortages.