“Dope will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no dope” — Freewheeling Franklin of The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers This is a good metaphor for natural gas for nations: Gas is more important than money. So Putin has the upper hand. IMO.
Severe economic sanctions and sending military supplies to Ukraine are the only realistic solutions short of a shooting war. All those screaming about the U.S. knuckling under to Russia, please run down to your local recruiting station.
Us enable Russia to do everything they are doing, who knew W & trumps foreign policy regarding Europe would make so much sense now, missile defense equipment to Poland anc Czech rep. (Cancel by Obama) no Ukrainian nato membership ( W) getting NATO nations to contribute what they’ve agree to, exporting natural gas to europe. (T)
Putin is working on the premise that he can disrupt the NATO relationship, and is counting on the disagreements that are inevitable in open societies. It’s the basis for his and China’s claim that western democracies are fatally flawed. FWIW, do note that Russia and China are conducting naval exercises with Iran, timed to occur with the Russia-US talks.
Concretionist over 2 years ago
“Dope will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no dope” — Freewheeling Franklin of The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers This is a good metaphor for natural gas for nations: Gas is more important than money. So Putin has the upper hand. IMO.
FrankErnesto over 2 years ago
Well, if Europe needed any incentive to ‘go green’, having to rely on Russian energy and goodwill should provide it.
William Bednar Premium Member over 2 years ago
“Mutually Assured Dystopia” might be more accurate.
mourdac Premium Member over 2 years ago
Severe economic sanctions and sending military supplies to Ukraine are the only realistic solutions short of a shooting war. All those screaming about the U.S. knuckling under to Russia, please run down to your local recruiting station.
leonardonyc over 2 years ago
Us enable Russia to do everything they are doing, who knew W & trumps foreign policy regarding Europe would make so much sense now, missile defense equipment to Poland anc Czech rep. (Cancel by Obama) no Ukrainian nato membership ( W) getting NATO nations to contribute what they’ve agree to, exporting natural gas to europe. (T)
martens over 2 years ago
Putin is working on the premise that he can disrupt the NATO relationship, and is counting on the disagreements that are inevitable in open societies. It’s the basis for his and China’s claim that western democracies are fatally flawed. FWIW, do note that Russia and China are conducting naval exercises with Iran, timed to occur with the Russia-US talks.
Radish the wordsmith over 2 years ago
Cut off Russian gas and Putin loses 45% of his income.