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This Is Why

Why Putin could be the Iran war's big winner

This Is Why

Sky News

News Commentary, Daily News, News

4.0552 Ratings

🗓️ 10 March 2026

⏱️ 17 minutes

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Summary

After a phone call with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump announced the US could ease oil sanctions on some countries to combat the rise in prices brought about by the Iran war.

It wasn’t clear whether Russia would be included, but such a move could signal a significant shift for the country, which has been isolated since the start of the war with Ukraine.

Could Russia be finding its way back to the world stage – after years as a global pariah?

Jayne Secker is joined by Sky's Moscow correspondent, Ivor Bennett.

Have you got a question for us? Email the show – why@sky.uk

Transcript

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0:00.0

Sky News, the full story first.

0:09.4

As President Trump and President Putin hold talks, Russia could be using the Iran war to return to the world stage.

0:19.4

This is why.

0:23.3

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0:28.6

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0:41.9

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0:45.4

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0:48.0

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0:50.7

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0:53.7

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0:58.3

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1:01.8

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1:06.3

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1:11.2

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1:13.0

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1:16.7

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1:23.0

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