During the oil shocks of the 1970's did the USSR export oil to nato countries?
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They did export to other people (that's where Brezhnev got his money to do all the things he did). Problem was for him, the world wasn't close to hitting Peak Oil at the point. And I think Saint Ronnie got the Saudis to ramp up production, which sent oil prices crashing, and with it, any realistic chance for the Soviets to keep up the arms race.
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Originally posted by Skywatcher View PostThey did export to other people (that's where Brezhnev got his money to do all the things he did). Problem was for him, the world wasn't close to hitting Peak Oil at the point. And I think Saint Ronnie got the Saudis to ramp up production, which sent oil prices crashing, and with it, any realistic chance for the Soviets to keep up the arms race.
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