Biden Throws a Thermometer at Saudi Arabia: Oil Cut and a Cold War 2.0
The Big Talk
President Biden has shouted from the Oval Office to Saudi Arabia that cutting oil production by 2 million barrels a day starting next month will have “consequences,” and that Moscow will get the biggest high‑five out of it.
Why the Heat Is On
- OPEC’s Move: The oil cartel is trimming output, sending a clear signal that the Riyadh‑Washington relationship just got a high‑altitude upgrade.
- Russian Benefits: With Putin’s Ukraine invasion still firing up global markets, Western oil shipments are basically an open buffet for Moscow.
- US‑Saudi Tensions: The political firepower is heating up as officials talk about potential fallout.
US Security Bulletin
John Kirby, the National Security spokesperson, voiced his opinion that “President Biden should now review the bilateral relationship with Saudi Arabia.” When the Energy Department eyes that shiny barrel, the Kremlin’s grin gets fatter.
Behind the Scene
With the war on Ukraine still in full swing, the global oil supply chain is doing a dance, and everyone’s looking at how that rhythm might favor Moscow over the West.
What’s Next?
Stay tuned for more fuss as the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and Russia navigate this high‑stakes oil game. The stakes? Carbon credits and a few million barrels.
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U.S. Shake‑Up: Biden, Peskov, Menendez Throw a Punch in the Global Soup
President Biden’s “Fire‑Alarm” Alert
On a chilly CNN interview, Biden let the world know that the U.S. will no longer wish to play third‑party in conflicts that don’t benefit American security. “We’ll see where this relationship hangs and make sure it’s not a loose part in our national interest puzzle,” he promised in a fairly relaxed tone—just enough to keep a correspondent from blowing a drink in the face.
Bottom line: there will be consequences if the rough edges of U.S. policy keep tightening against Russia’s stand.
Russia’s Keeper of the Peace, Dmitry Peskov
The Kremlin’s voice of calm—Peskov—cheered at the “balanced, thoughtful and planned” moves by other countries, proudly claiming that they hold a “responsible position within OPEC” that acts like a watchdog against American overreach.
He added, in a tone that could be mistaken for a motivational speaker, that “this balances the mayhem the Americans are causing,” implying that the Western juggernaut’s actions need a stern counter‑move.
Senator Bob Menendez Calls for a Saudi Strangle‑Hold
- Freeze everything: Military sales, unnecessary security sharing, and all non‑critical cooperation with Riyadh.
- Hold the Saudi Sun: Menendez demands that the Kingdom review its stance on the Ukraine war before any further ties are green‑lit.
- “Enough is enough!” He accuses the Saudi oil behemoth of essentially underwriting Putin’s war—thanks to the OPEC cartel’s production cuts.
- Economic self‑interest flagged: Menendez announces that OPEC’s last‑minute cut in oil output is a bad call—“a terrible decision driven by economic self‑interest.”
If we summarize the drama, it’s basically a global “keep‑out” play: U.S. warns Russia about a hot‑pot of consequences, Russia asserts balanced restraint while pointing fingers at the U.S., and Senator Menendez threatens a Saudi shutdown if the Kingdom won’t change its game.
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