conflict in ukraine
conflict in ukraine
“There will be consequences.” The words spoken by Joe Biden in an interview with CNN and referring to Saudi Arabia, a country that in recent days has decided to support the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) cut in global crude oil production.
A movement – this one – aimed at secure additional income for Russia and cause a further rise in US fuel prices within weeks of the midterm elections. “There will be some consequences for what they did to Russia,” the US president said. “I’m not going to get into what I have in mind. But there will be, there will be consequences,” he said.
What consequences is Biden talking about? Hard to say exactly, but also the coordinator of strategic communications for the US National Security Council, John Kirbyexplained that relations between Riyadh and Washington will be “rethought”.
US considers stopping arms sales to Saudis
Among the measures proposed by the Democratic Party in Congress are the reduction of security cooperation between the United States and Saudi Arabia, in particular with regard to gun salesand the cancellation of legal immunity granted to OPEC members, who can be prosecuted for violating US competition laws.
OPEC’s decision to cut oil production over White House objections was a huge blow to Biden: not only did it derail his attempt to cut Russian revenue by lowering the price of oil, but will lead to a rise in fuel prices close to the midterm elections. The Saudi “slap” is all the more painful because it came after Biden’s reconciliation trip to Jeddah in July, when he was photographed warmly shaking hands with Crown Prince Moḥammad bin Salmān.
Dick Durbin: “L”Saudi Arabia wants Russia to win the war in Ukraine”
The US leader’s bitterness was confirmed by Kirby: “The president is obviously disappointed with the OPEC decision and wants to work with Congress as it is evaluating which direction to take the relationship with Saudi Arabia. discussions right away. I don’t think, frankly, we need to wait any longer.”
Two days ago, Democratic Senator Bob Menendez, chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, lashed out at Riyadh, calling for an immediate freeze on “all aspects of our cooperation with Saudi Arabia” and pledging to use his power to block any future arms sales. to the kingdom. Similar words came from another top senator like Dick Durbinwho yesterday on CNN microphones accused Saudi Arabia of “clearly wanting Russia to win the war in Ukraine. We must be very honest about this: Putin and Saudi Arabia are against the United States”.
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