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Trump Warns: Falling Oil Prices Could Cripple Russia

8/6/2025

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Trump Targets Russia's Economy

Donald Trump slammed Russia's struggling economy, claiming that plummeting oil prices could push Putin to halt the Ukraine war. He emphasized that a mere $10 drop in oil prices could devastate Russia's military capabilities. As Russia's oil revenues plummeted nearly 30% in July, Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on nations trading with Russia, intensifying the pressure.

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Russia Faces Revenue Crisis

In July 2025, Russia faced a staggering 30% drop in oil and gas revenues, plummeting to around 787 billion rubles ($9.8 billion). This sharp decline, driven by falling global prices and ongoing sanctions, deepens the nation's financial woes as war expenses soar, forcing the government to brace for a substantial budget deficit and implement spending cuts.

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Trump Targets Russia's Economy

Donald Trump slammed Russia's struggling economy, claiming that plummeting oil prices could push Putin to halt the Ukraine war. He emphasized that a mere $10 drop in oil prices could devastate Russia's military capabilities. As Russia's oil revenues plummeted nearly 30% in July, Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on nations trading with Russia, intensifying the pressure.

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