MOSCOW, April 2 (Reuters) - Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz was open for Russia. "It is open for us," said Ushakov, speaking on Russian state TV channel, the
Kremlin aide Ushakov says Strait of Hormuz is open for Russia, Ifax reports
Strait of Hormuz Access and Geopolitical Context
Official Statement from Kremlin Aide Ushakov
MOSCOW, April 2 (Reuters) - Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz was open for Russia.
Comments on Russian State TV
"It is open for us," said Ushakov, speaking on Russian state TV channel Vesti, Interfax news agency reported.
Impact of U.S.-Israeli Conflict on Oil Shipments
Disruption of Global Oil and Gas Supply
The U.S.-Israeli war against Iran has all but halted shipments of about one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas through the strait, causing oil supply disruption and soaring prices.
Russian Foreign Ministry's Position
Opposition to Iran’s Blockade
At the end of March, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that it opposed Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, but added that the situation must be viewed "in the context of the broader global situation."
Broader Global Context
(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Alex Richardson, Kirsten Donovan)
