25.03.2026 10:30
India's purchase of 60 million barrels of oil from Russia, alongside the tensions in the Middle East, has led to comments that "Russia is the winner of the war," indicating that Russia has gained power in the energy sector.
As tensions escalate along the US-Israel-Iran axis, India's purchase of 60 million barrels of oil from Russia has drawn attention. This development has led to comments in the international community suggesting that "Russia is the winner of the war."
According to Bloomberg, India made a large-scale oil purchase from Russia for the month of April. This move is seen as coming in response to uncertainties in energy supply due to tensions in the Middle East.
TENSIONS IN THE MIDDLE EAST HAVE BROUGHT RUSSIA TO THE FOREFRONT
Following the US and Israel's actions against Iran, the increasing risks in the region have particularly heightened concerns about oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz. The potential for a contraction in global supply has directed countries towards alternative suppliers.
In this process, Russia's re-emergence as a strong energy supplier has shifted attention to Moscow.
SANCTIONS ARE A SUBJECT OF DISCUSSION
As Western sanctions against Russia continue, the high-volume purchases by large economies like India have reopened discussions about the effectiveness of the sanctions. Experts indicate that this situation contributes to Russia's ability to maintain its energy revenues.
“RUSSIA IS THE WINNER OF THE WAR” COMMENTS
The developments indicate that the war is being fought not only on the military front but also economically, leading to assessments that Russia is gaining power through energy. As a result, comments stating "Russia is the winner of the war" have started to emerge in international analyses.
US-ISRAEL'S ATTACKS ON IRAN
While negotiations between Tehran and Washington continue, Israel and the US launched a military attack on Iran on February 28. In response, Iran retaliated with attacks on targets it identified in several regional countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Bahrain, where US bases are located, in addition to Israel. In the US-Israel attacks, former Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, along with many high-ranking officials, was killed.