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Moreover, the infrastructure responsible for transporting oil across the Russian landscape is precariously positioned. Russia’s vast pipeline system, which extends over 150,000 kilometers, is at risk of freezing during the harsh winters if oil production ceases due to a lack of diplomatic or economic outlets for sales. The notion of pipelines freezing is not theoretical, as past experiences during the Soviet Union’s collapse showcased the fragility of this system—causing economic paralysis due to insufficient maintenance funds.