Russia’s Energy Exports Plummet to Pre-Soviet Collapse Levels, Moscow Faces Power and Heating Outages
Russia is experiencing significant challenges, with widespread power and heating outages amidst harsh winter conditions. The situation in Moscow is particularly dire, as residents face severe cold due to equipment failures and operational errors. Alongside these domestic issues, Russia’s energy export sector, crucial to its economy, is also in decline. Sanctions and reduced demand have led to a substantial drop in natural gas and oil exports, particularly to Europe. Even attempts to redirect exports to countries like India face obstacles, such as payment issues, highlighting Russia’s increasing isolation and economic strain.
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