Russia is exploring a strategic three-way energy alliance with Pakistan and Nigeria, signaling a major shift in global energy diplomacy. During a recent visit to Moscow, Pakistan expressed interest in co-investing in Nigerian oil and gas fields developed by Russian firms, notably Gazprom. This move marks Pakistan’s pivot from high-risk exploration to safer, already-developed projects. For Islamabad, it’s a chance to ease economic pressures and diversify energy sources. Meanwhile, Gazprom’s growing footprint in Nigeria reflects Moscow’s broader push into Africa’s energy sector. If realized, the pact would connect Russian assets, Pakistani capital, and Nigerian resources—forming a powerful tri-continental energy bloc with wide-reaching geopolitical implications.
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