Putin Ally Predicts Europe’s Energy Plea

Kirill Dmitriev, a top Putin ally, stated that Europe and Britain will likely ‘beg’ for Russian energy due to a global supply shortage. He predicted oil prices could rise to $150-$200 a barrel, citing conflict in the Middle East and Western sanctions. Dmitriev argues Russia is crucial to global energy markets and that Europe is unprepared for an energy crisis.

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