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Who profits from war?

War creates winners and losers, often in unexpected ways. While the immediate story highlights Russia's domestic fuel struggles due to the Ukraine conflict, other nations or corporations might see increased demand for their own oil and gas, or for weapons and reconstruction services. It's a complex web of economic shifts.

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Russia bans diesel exports after Ukraine drone attacks cause fuel shortages

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