Sanctions reduce Russia oil export revenues

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Russia has earned less money from oil and gas lately. This makes it harder to pay for the ongoing war.

New rules from the US and EU caused this big drop. India also started buying much less Russian oil.

Russia now borrows money and raises taxes to fill the gap. But this also hurts the country's weak economy.

Buying Russian oil is now very risky for many companies. Many tankers are full, and prices are much lower.

Russia's economy is growing slowly, and war costs remain high. This might make Russia change its war strategy soon.

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Why has Russia earned less money from oil and gas?

New rules from the US and EU caused this big drop, and India also started buying much less Russian oil.

How is Russia trying to manage its financial problems?

Russia now borrows money and raises taxes to fill the gap.

What might happen to Russia's war strategy?

Russia's economy is growing slowly, and high war costs might make it change its war strategy soon.

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