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STANDARD ECONOMIC UNVERIFIED

Russian PM warns of global inflationary pressure from Middle East crisis

Apr 07, 2026 06:43 AM CT Moscow, Russia economic warfare, inflation, trade restrictions, global impact, Russia

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Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin stated that the ongoing Middle East crisis is driving countries to restrict exports, thereby increasing global inflationary pressure. This highlights the economic warfare dimension of the conflict, where regional instability is disrupting global trade flows and supply chains. While not a direct military escalation, it underscores the broader economic consequences of the Iran-Israel theater on the global stage.

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Mikhail Mishustin noted that a number of countries are forced to limit exports to protect their domestic markets and the interests of their consumers

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Prime Minister Mishustin noted that the Middle East crisis is forcing countries to limit exports to protect domestic markets, leading to increased global inflation.

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