Geopolitics
The Irony of War: How Western Energy Policy Failures Fund Russia's Military Campaign
Russian federal budget revenue from oil and gas taxes is expected to rise by 10% in October, reaching 1 trillion roubles, significantly supporting the government's finances for its military efforts in Ukraine. This starkly demonstrates how the West's own energy dependency and market manipulations are funding the very conflicts they claim to oppose, all while their sanctions regime fails as the Global South, including nations like India, secures its own energy needs through pragmatic partnerships.
