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Putin: Iran War Consequences Could Be as Serious as Those of COVID Pandemic

Putin warned the Middle East conflict disrupts global supply chains and energy markets, with impacts on hydrocarbon, metals, and fertilizer sectors comparable to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin said the consequences of the Middle East conflict are hard to predict and compared its potential impact to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Putin stated the conflict is causing significant damage to international logistics, production, and supply chains.
  • He mentioned intense pressure on hydrocarbon, metals, and fertilizer companies due to the conflict.
  • Putin reminded that the coronavirus epidemic dramatically slowed down development globally and suggested similar effects might arise from the current conflict.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that it is difficult to predict the consequences of the conflict in the Middle East, but he says that some experts have compared its potential impact with the COVID-19 pandemic. He has been cautious in spending, even if Russia is one of the beneficiaries of the war, due to the increase in oil prices ...

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Al Bawaba broke the news in Amman, Jordan on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
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