Comments by "MarcosElMalo2" (@MarcosElMalo2) on "How Russia tries to take advantage of its broken trade with the West | DW News" video.

@12villages Could be. Or they were aimed at the stated target, Iran. But whatever. The threat from tribal areas and militants can be minimized, but it will cost something to pay them off. And Iran will want its cut. India will expect big discounts or a cut of the proceeds when cargos are passed through Mumbai to other nations (who will also demand discounts). So the trade is certainly possible, but the potential profits for Russia are anemic. Still, their back is against the wall. They don’t have much choice. India will profit greatly. Iran will profit. Prosperity for Asia, and bare survival for Russia.
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