Higher oil prices strengthen Moscow's revenues as Russia supports Iran, while Houthis attack Saudi Arabia and China expands its strategic reach.

The entities involved

• Moscow →

  capital and most populous city of Russia

  • Ukraine continues to target Moscow, including a recent missile strike on a refinery.Mon 17:14
  • India is increasing oil imports from Russian sources, a strategy being tracked by Kpler due to the loss of West Asian barrels caused by regional war.Mon 16:44
• Houthis →

  Yemeni Islamist organization

  • Escalating conflict involves Iran and Saudi Arabia, with fighting intensifying between Saudi-backed forces and Houthis. Karami warns of a firm response to miscalculation.Mon 17:52
  • Houthis targeted international flight paths with indiscriminate missiles, utilizing Iranian air defense weapons.Mon 17:52
• Saudi Arabia →

  country in West Asia

  • Ishaq Dar attended an R-4 meeting in Cairo today, contributing to ongoing diplomatic efforts.Mon 17:12
  • Saudi Arabia and Mohammed bin Salman sought US military and diplomatic support through Marco Rubio to target Houthi rebels.Mon 16:43
• Beijing →

  capital city of China

  • The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) controls policies in Beijing.Mon 17:07
  • A Congressional Delegation condemned Beijing's new law regarding ethnic minorities.Mon 17:01

Related events

• Trump's war on Iran is reported to be benefiting Russia's economy.Sep 21
• Geopolitical tensions driven by the Israel-Iran war are impacting global oil markets and prompting new sanctions from Donald Trump.Jun 8
• Houthis initiated a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, coinciding with Middle East mediation discussions held in Islamabad.Jul 24
• Geopolitical tensions rise as Iran seeks regional dominance, with international actors like China and the US caught in the crossfire.Aug 4
• China's dependence on Middle Eastern oil is highlighted as Iran-allied Houthis advance and Trump warns Xi against supporting Iran.Sat 00:59