Why Putin could be the Iran war's big winner
Mar 10, 2026•15 min
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Episode description
After a phone call with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump announced the US could ease oil sanctions on some countries to combat the rise in prices brought about by the Iran war.
It wasn’t clear whether Russia would be included, but such a move could signal a significant shift for the country, which has been isolated since the start of the war with Ukraine.
Could Russia be finding its way back to the world stage – after years as a global pariah?
Jayne Secker is joined by Sky's Moscow correspondent, Ivor Bennett.
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