Recent technological advancements in military technology means some countries are trying to extend their geo-political influence or secure a seat in a world where expansionist wars and operations such as the invasion of Ukraine succeed.OPEC+ has also shown increasing misalignment with Washington, who are themselves are more-so siding with Russia in energy policy (mostly indicated by a drop in production, against the wishes of the US, thereby favoring Russia’s energy revenues).The White House recently said they will use all available tools to disrupt the as-of-late strengthening Russia-Iran relationship.1) https://carnegieendowment.org/2022/10/26/larger-geopolitical-shift-behind-iran-s-drone-sales-to-russia-pub-88268The prior does not constitute financial or investment advise.Investing Pioneer and the author cannot guarantee, and does not make any representation, that any investment will certainly appreciate at all or appreciate sufficiently to make a profit, and there is no certainty that any asset can be sold for a profit."