Iran war fallout: oil, sanctions and Moscow Marek Menkiszak

How does the war in Iran affect Europe’s security and Russia’s war against Ukraine? In this inaugural video episode of TalkEastern Europe , Adam Reichardt speaks with Marek Menkiszak , Head of the Russia Department at the Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW) in Warsaw. They discuss how the Middle East conflict is reshaping global attention, influencing energy markets and sanctions policy, and potentially creating new opportunities and risks for Moscow. The conversation explores Russia’s strategic calculations, the impact of rising oil and gas prices on the Kremlin’s war effort, the future of Western support for Ukraine, and the broader geopolitical implications involving the United States and China. Read more analysis by Marek Menkiszak: Check out the latest issue of New Eastern Europe now available online here: Don’t forget to sign up for the weekly newsletter Brief Eastern Europe : Join our Patron community, get early access and additional content ➤ Follow NEE on Instagram ➤ Website ➤

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This episode was published on Mar 17, 2026.

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