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news Scmp World 2026-04-28

Will Russia's Oil Scramble Shift Southeast Asian Alliances?

Southeast Asian governments are turning to Russian oil and gas sources amid fuel shortages due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts question if this desperate energy sourcing will lead to Russia gaining long-term regional political influence.

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