politics
March 7, 2026
Press review: NATO unlikely to join Iran strikes as EU moves to sever Russia ties
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 6th

TL;DR
- NATO faces internal divisions regarding potential involvement in US-led strikes against Iran, making formal participation improbable.
- The European Commission is preparing to fully sever economic ties with Russia, a move that could cost Europeans billions annually.
- The conflict in the Middle East is expected to boost demand for Russian oil, gas, and commodities, particularly from India and China.
- Ukraine has conditioned its military assistance in the Middle East on receiving advanced Patriot interceptor missiles from the US.
- US Senate rejected a resolution limiting President Trump's authority to conduct military operations against Iran.
- The ongoing Middle East conflict is depleting US military stockpiles and could reduce aid to Ukraine.
- Rising global prices and logistical advantages could benefit Russian aluminum and fertilizer producers.
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