Do we know how they'll be behaving now with sanctions in place with russia? I think it's a fascinating question. Most of them have issued statements saying that it's very bad and that they're looking at thet they're reviewing their business in Russia. Others, i think, you know, genuinely would rather not be doing business in russia at all. But they have long con long time contracts, and they don't want to get out of them.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has laid bare the West’s reliance on Russian oil and gas. Around 40 per cent of Europe’s gas comes from Russia, while some 7 per cent of US oil is Russian. Journalists Javier Blas and Jack Farchy’s new book, The World for Sale: Money, Power and the Traders Who Barter the Earth’s Resources, tells the story of how trading commodities such as these has shaped the global financial landscape and why we find ourselves in a pivotal moment in which geopolitical and economic relationships are being tested. Investigative journalist and Manveen Rana speaks with Javier and Jack about the book and its wider themes.
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