What is the estimated amount of total sovereign claims world-wide on various U.S. assistance programs, particularly export-support programs and the estimated ability of the United States to meet those country requests already received by the Administration?

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Russia is extremely dependent on energy exports, particularly on the export of crude oil.

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Iran offers one of the most direct export routes, particularly for Turkmen gas.

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