Iraq weighs ways to work with Russian oil firms under Western sanctions
Iraq's ambassador to Moscow, Abdul Karim Mustafa, said Baghdad is examining the best ways to engage with Russian oil companies. His remarks come as those companies remain under US and European sanctions.
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Illustrative photo: Oil refinery lit up at dusk with stacks and processing towers beside the water. Photo by Naturalist Boat on Unsplash
Why it matters
Iraq is one of OPEC's largest oil producers, and any cooperation with companies under Western sanctions could raise complex political and financial considerations. The remarks reflect Baghdad's effort to balance its ties with Moscow against the consequences of those sanctions.
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