Saudi Arabia Uses Its Oil Lever To Stop Russian Support For President Bashar al-Assad of Syria

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, left, and King Salman of Saudi Arabia, then the crown prince, at a session of the G20 summit talks in November in Brisbane, Australia. Credit Pool photo Rob Griffith

New York Times: Saudi Oil Is Seen as Lever to Pry Russian Support From Syria’s Assad

WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia has been trying to pressure President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia to abandon his support for President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, using its dominance of the global oil markets at a time when the Russian government is reeling from the effects of plummeting oil prices.

WNU Editor: I love these conspiracy theories .... especially when it comes from the New York Times. As for this theory .... it is going to take a lot more for Russia to be forced/convinced in not supporting President Bashar al-Assad of Syria.