Russian crude oil prices have fallen back to where they were before the Middle East war, with its flagship Urals averaging just $41.66 a barrel during the first three days of July.

Russia's Urals crude crashed over 40% to $51.61 per barrel, falling below Moscow's $59 budget threshold and fueling crypto use in oil trade settlements.

Российская нефть марки Urals подешевела до уровней, на которых она была до начала ближневосточного конфликта. Это добавляет проблем и без того трещавшему по…