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Putin Warns Middle East Conflict Consequences Could Mirror Pandemic

Published March 26, 2026, 14:14
Putin Warns Middle East Conflict Consequences Could Mirror Pandemic

Vladimir Putin warned that the consequences of the conflict in the Middle East could be comparable to the COVID-19 pandemic, causing significant damage to international production and supply chains, particularly in the sectors of hydrocarbons, metals, and fertilizers. The Russian president stressed that it is difficult to predict the consequences of the conflict accurately, even for those involved, but there are calculations comparing the potential impact to the coronavirus epidemic, which had dramatically slowed down development globally.