Russia & Iraq
76 shared events · Importance 15 · Last updated May 09, 2026
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International
Russia: Russia is one of the seven OPEC+ countries that agreed to the production adjustment to support oil market stability.
Iraq: Iraq's oil exports have been throttled by the Strait of Hormuz closure, leading to significant cuts in its crude oil output.
May 02, 2026 · 31 articles
International
Russia: Russia, the second-biggest OPEC producer, is struggling to meet its quotas despite high energy prices due to the war in Ukraine.
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.
May 03, 2026 · 19 articles
International
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.
Iraq: Iraq, the third-largest producer in OPEC, has stated it has no plans to leave OPEC as it desires stable oil prices.
Apr 28, 2026 · 222 articles
International
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.
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.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
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.
Iraq: Iraq's Rumaila oil field was among those struck in the Middle East, contributing to the disruption of global oil supplies.
Mar 06, 2026 · 6 articles
International
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.
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.
May 04, 2026 · 139 articles
International
Russia: Russia condemned what it described as 'subversive external interference' in Iran's internal politics and warned against US military strikes.
Iraq: Iraq is mentioned as one of Iran's top trading partners.
Jan 13, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Russia: Russia is a longstanding ally of Iran, with President Vladimir Putin meeting Abbas Araghchi and offering words of support amidst the ongoing tensions.
Iraq: Iraq was among the regional counterparts with whom Abbas Araghchi held calls to brief on Iran's latest initiatives to end the war.
Apr 27, 2026 · 50 articles
International
Russia: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, indicating Russia's involvement in diplomatic exchanges concerning the conflict.
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.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
International
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.
Iraq: Basra, Iraq, is the destination for a Malta-flagged vessel, as its ports are not under the U.S. blockade.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
International
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.
Iraq: Iraq's prime minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi was in a call with Masoud Pezeshkian where Iran's stance on negotiations was reiterated.
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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