Russia
Discussion focused mainly on Russia’s role in energy, war and monetary realignment. Several speakers described Ukrainian drone attacks as severely disrupting Russian refining and exports, tightening refined-product markets and exposing infrastructure vulnerability 3111418. Others argued that freezing Russian reserves has accelerated de-dollarisation and increased the appeal of gold, while one commentator proposed that Russia could use a gold-backed ruble strategically 91517.
From the window to Aug 1, 05:30 ET — this window's take is still to be written.
Where the voices land
All voices 2 voices1 worsening1 improving
Sharply worsening
- RJRory JohnstonSharply worsening Russia's diesel and gas oil exports have functionally collapsed to almost nothing after its export ban. ▶ 27:59 The Shocking Reason Gas Prices Can’t Come Down A… · 30 Sept
Improving
- BJBrent JohnsonImproving Johnson argues Russia, despite being bogged down in a four-year war with heavy casualties, is a former power on the rise. “is the sign of a former power on the rise” Open the post Keep in mind that Russia getting bogged down in … · 14 Sept
1 worsening1 improving
Also asked
Risk 2 voices← rising · easing →2 rising
Risk rising
- MSMarco SaggeseRisk rising Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil targets and blocked Hormuz shipping raise the risk of supply disruption from Russia and the Middle East. “the Ukrainians hitting targets, particularly oil targets in Russia, Straits of Hormuz being blocked” ▶ 1:41 Europe's Diesel Shock Deepens as Trump Backs Exp… · 24 Sept
- AHAlex HodesRisk rising Diesel supply outages in Russia have left a void that U.S. refiners are trying to fill. “that has been left by the diesel supply outages in Russia, as well as the Middle East” ▶ 3:02 US Makes More Diesel Than It Uses Yet Prices Hit… · 23 Sept
Policy 1 voice← against · for →1 against
Strongly against
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Tracy Shuchart (𝒞𝒽𝒾 ) · on the show, speaker unnamedStrongly against
Vysotskyi says Russia has rejected all of Ukraine's partners' proposals, showing no willingness to reach a deal.
“Russia “rejected all of the proposals of our partners so far””
Open the post Ukraine Agri Chief Sees No Positive Signs on Bla… · 28 Sept
Mentions
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The stories
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- ◌ a voice raising half of these
- ● a subject, on the right, under its story
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Who brings it up
- Bloomberg 88 mentions
- Anas Alhajji 41 mentions
- Walter Bloomberg 33 mentions
- Michael Every 24 mentions
- Tracy Shuchart (𝒞𝒽𝒾 ) 18 mentions
- David Lin 17 mentions
- Robin Brooks 15 mentions
- Javier Blas 12 mentions
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