Iraq & Russia
76 shared events · Importance 15 · Last updated May 09, 2026
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International
Iraq: Iraq's oil exports have been throttled by the Strait of Hormuz closure, leading to significant cuts in its crude oil output.
Russia: Russia is one of the seven OPEC+ countries that agreed to the production adjustment to support oil market stability.
May 02, 2026 · 31 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq participated in the OPEC online meeting and is affected by the Strait of Hormuz blockade. There is a risk it might leave OPEC due to accusations of surpassing quotas.
Russia: Russia, the second-biggest OPEC producer, is struggling to meet its quotas despite high energy prices due to the war in Ukraine.
May 03, 2026 · 19 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq's heavier crude fields could take four to five months to return to normal operating levels, contributing to the slow recovery of oil output.
Russia: Russia, as an energy exporter, stands to benefit from higher oil prices caused by the conflict, leading the IMF to upgrade its economic forecast for the country.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq, the third-largest producer in OPEC, has stated it has no plans to leave OPEC as it desires stable oil prices.
Russia: Russia is mentioned as a major oil producer alongside Saudi Arabia, accused of dictating and manipulating OPEC+ decisions to advance its own interests, which contributed to the United Arab Emirates' dissatisfaction with the cartel.
Apr 28, 2026 · 222 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq's Rumaila oil field was among those struck in the Middle East, contributing to the disruption of global oil supplies.
Russia: Russia is the source of oil for India, and while the waiver allows continued purchases, the US states it will not provide significant financial benefit to the Russian government.
Mar 06, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is subject to U.S. sanctions due to alleged ties with Iran, with officials and firms accused of helping Iran evade sanctions and finance militants.
Russia: Russia, as an ally of Iran, vetoed a prior International — United Nations Security Council resolution calling for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
May 04, 2026 · 139 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is mentioned as one of Iran's top trading partners.
Russia: Russia condemned what it described as 'subversive external interference' in Iran's internal politics and warned against US military strikes.
Jan 13, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq was among the regional counterparts with whom Abbas Araghchi held calls to brief on Iran's latest initiatives to end the war.
Russia: Russia is a longstanding ally of Iran, with President Vladimir Putin meeting Abbas Araghchi and offering words of support amidst the ongoing tensions.
Apr 27, 2026 · 50 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is the location where an American journalist was kidnapped, with the incident being blamed on an Iranian-backed militia, indicating the spillover effects of the conflict into neighboring countries.
Russia: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, indicating Russia's involvement in diplomatic exchanges concerning the conflict.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
International
Iraq: Basra, Iraq, is the destination for a Malta-flagged vessel, as its ports are not under the U.S. blockade.
Russia: Russia is involved in diplomatic efforts, with its top diplomat meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and speaking to his Iranian counterpart, and has offered to hold Iran's enriched uranium.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq's prime minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi was in a call with Masoud Pezeshkian where Iran's stance on negotiations was reiterated.
Russia: Russia's support is needed for a UN Security Council resolution that could impose sanctions or military action if Iran does not ease its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
May 06, 2026 · 31 articles
Domestic
Iraq: Pope Francis visited Iraq as part of his efforts to chart new relations with the Muslim world.
Apr 21, 2025 · 10 articles
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