ronwagn + 6,290 February 20, 2022 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2022/02/07/anti-war-broadside-highlights-nationalist-critique-of-putin-a76280 Anti-War Broadside Highlights Nationalist Critique of Putin The anti-war letter published by a fringe former colonel is a useful reminder that Putin’s belligerent nationalist rhetoric certainly doesn’t convince everyone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomasz + 1,608 February 20, 2022 On 2/5/2022 at 12:38 PM, Starschy said: Fact is French President Mitterand warned Leonid Kutschma President of Ukraine multiple times about tbe Budapest memorandum. Ukraine never grab the concept of this Document. It was intended as thanking letter to send about 180 Nuclear missiles back to Russia. The US never trusted Ukraine politicians to have Nukes. (Bill Clinton) Ukraine can demand that the Budapest Memorandum be respected, but it must also be remembered that it was not an international treaty, but a more informal declaration of a political nature. It should also be taken into account that at the time of its conclusion, Ukraine was an active member of the CIS along with Russia, and in 2004 it began to distance itself from this organization and reported its willingness to join NATO. In relations with Russia, this changed everything and corresponds to a request for divorce in a civil union. Then all previous declarations and obligations are canceled and the property is divided and the relationship is established on new terms. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronwagn + 6,290 February 21, 2022 https://www.wsj.com/articles/behind-chinas-warning-against-a-russian-invasion-is-a-desire-to-protect-ties-with-the-u-s-11645376565 Behind China’s Warning Against a Russian Invasion Is a Desire to Protect Ties With the U.S. After strongly supporting Moscow’s standoff with the West over Ukraine, Beijing aligns its position closer to Washington’s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,255 DM February 21, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, ronwagn said: https://www.wsj.com/articles/behind-chinas-warning-against-a-russian-invasion-is-a-desire-to-protect-ties-with-the-u-s-11645376565 Behind China’s Warning Against a Russian Invasion Is a Desire to Protect Ties With the U.S. After strongly supporting Moscow’s standoff with the West over Ukraine, Beijing aligns its position closer to Washington’s Guess China's trade with the US is more important to China's economy and stability to the current leadership in China than hooking up to Russia..... Putin really should learn that The US dollar is far more stronger than the Ruble and all of Putin's BS moves against the Ukraine..... Putin's dream for the re-creation of the USSR is just that, a dream. China will not help Russia at all now to get them out of their screwed up plans for invasion. Russia will be sanctioned to death if they invade the Ukraine and the Russian economy will be left in shambles for the next 50 years....just like Cuba. Edited February 21, 2022 by notsonice 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronwagn + 6,290 February 21, 2022 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2022/02/21/eu-promises-sanctions-on-russia-for-recognition-of-separatists-a76500 EU Promises Sanctions on Russia for Recognition of Separatists By AFP one hour ago Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomasz + 1,608 February 21, 2022 The inconvenient truth those citing Russia's GDP size fail to grasp : If we subtract Russian energy from the mix of global energy supplies, global oil & gas prices will quickly spike to levels that collapse the entire global economy, and USD-centric debt markets & financial system. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,255 DM February 21, 2022 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Tomasz said: The inconvenient truth those citing Russia's GDP size fail to grasp : If we subtract Russian energy from the mix of global energy supplies, global oil & gas prices will quickly spike to levels that collapse the entire global economy, and USD-centric debt markets & financial system. If we subtract Russian energy from the mix of global energy supplies, global oil & gas prices will quickly spike to levels that collapse the entire global economy,????? You seem upset on the prospect that Gazprom stock is sinking fast. Market Summary > Gazprom PAO (EDR) 8.03 USD −0.42 (4.98%) today Feb 18, 4:00 PM EST • Disclaimer Market Summary > Gazprom PAO (EDR) 8.03 USD -12.85 (-61.54%) all time 4 percent of the world oil supply and you are talking about collapse the entire global economy??? You really are babbling now. LNG is already picking up the slack for Putins decrease in nat gas supply. Remember all the nat gas that he still has to deliver is under fixed contracts. Does Gazprom have enough cash to pay all the fines for not delivering??? Must suck to be a Putin supporter U.S. LNG capacity to jump 20% as Europe shifts away from Russia Country set to become top exporter of the fuel this year Liquefied natural gas storage tanks and a tanker at a Tokyo Electric Power power plant in Futtsu, near Tokyo. © Reuters RYOSUKE HANAFUSA and KAZUYA HIRUTA, Nikkei staff writersFebruary 19, 2022 03:03 JST HOUSTON, U.S. -- The U.S. will see its production capacity for liquefied natural gas surge 20% by the end of the year, becoming the world's top exporter of the fuel, helped by Europe's efforts to wean itself off Russian supplies. Edited February 21, 2022 by notsonice 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
surrept33 + 609 st February 21, 2022 25 minutes ago, Tomasz said: The inconvenient truth those citing Russia's GDP size fail to grasp : If we subtract Russian energy from the mix of global energy supplies, global oil & gas prices will quickly spike to levels that collapse the entire global economy, and USD-centric debt markets & financial system. Iran sanctions easing to save the day? https://thehill.com/policy/international/middle-east-north-africa/595142-iran-says-significant-progress-made-in-nuclear 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,255 DM February 21, 2022 (edited) 14 minutes ago, surrept33 said: Iran sanctions easing to save the day? https://thehill.com/policy/international/middle-east-north-africa/595142-iran-says-significant-progress-made-in-nuclear The Europeans never had an issue with the deal with Iran 4 years ago, They will welcome Iranian oil with open arms. Russia handing over their oil export market to Iran.....oh that has to hurt the slow dimwitted Mr. Putin. Edited February 21, 2022 by notsonice 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronwagn + 6,290 February 22, 2022 https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2022/02/21/volodymyr-zelensky-warns-west-of-karma-for-ignoring-8-year-old-russian-invasion-of-ukraine/ Volodymyr Zelensky Warns West of ‘Karma’ for Ignoring 8-Year-Old Russian Invasion of Ukraine 145 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronwagn + 6,290 February 22, 2022 6 hours ago, Tomasz said: The inconvenient truth those citing Russia's GDP size fail to grasp : If we subtract Russian energy from the mix of global energy supplies, global oil & gas prices will quickly spike to levels that collapse the entire global economy, and USD-centric debt markets & financial system. Russia has no monopoly on oil and gas. Just an opportunity to greatly improve or lose business to a good customer. There is oil and gas all over the world, It just needs to be developed. That is up to a lot of bankers and whether or not the greens can stop money from flowing to the greatest investment opportunity available. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starschy + 211 PM February 22, 2022 The english blocked Arkadji Rothenberg. Thats nice for Him there is no damage. There is a law since 2015 that when someone was damaged by a Foreign Goverment Russia will pay the damage. In Rothenbergs case a minor 40 Mio for a sizing in Italy. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronwagn + 6,290 February 22, 2022 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2022/02/22/russian-markets-plunge-on-recognition-of-ukraine-separatists-a76509 Russian Markets Pare Losses Following Plunge on Recognition of Ukraine Separatists Updated: one hour ago Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronwagn + 6,290 February 22, 2022 https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-europe-russia-poland-vladimir-putin-f00872897f338dbedd857cd1d880e9d3 Analysis: Putin’s take on history may lay groundwork for war By JOHN DANISZEWSKItoday Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronwagn + 6,290 February 22, 2022 https://www.theepochtimes.com/russia-creating-lists-of-ukrainians-to-be-killed-or-sent-to-camps-following-a-military-occupation-un-ambassador_4291565.html Russia Creating Lists of ‘Ukrainians to Be Killed or Sent to Camps’ After Military Invasion: UN Diplomat By Katabella Roberts February 21, 2022 Updated: February 21, 2022 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrei Moutchkine + 828 February 22, 2022 40 minutes ago, ronwagn said: https://www.theepochtimes.com/russia-creating-lists-of-ukrainians-to-be-killed-or-sent-to-camps-following-a-military-occupation-un-ambassador_4291565.html Russia Creating Lists of ‘Ukrainians to Be Killed or Sent to Camps’ After Military Invasion: UN Diplomat By Katabella Roberts February 21, 2022 Updated: February 21, 2022 Unlikely. There will be a war crimes tribunal for scum who deserve it. Ukrnonazi site doxxing those who they would they like dead is entirely official, though. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrotvorets Some already died. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomasz + 1,608 February 22, 2022 I suggest reading carefully this one if someome wonders why West is lenient to Russia https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2022/02/22/vladimir-putin-controls-supply-chain-western-technology-bluffing/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eyes Wide Open + 3,555 February 22, 2022 Looks to me like yet another oil crash, or the acceptance of the reformation of the USSR. Putin now holds not only huge oil asserts he also will shortly own the world's 4th largest grain exporter. The man is all in, so far half of the Ukrain is his...and not a shot fired. The man is no fool, he had 170,000 solders on the border, tanks with air superiority.. All this for a peace keeping force? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronwagn + 6,290 February 22, 2022 https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2022/02/22/eu-sanctions-351-russian-lawmakers-who-voted-to-recognise-ukraine-s-separatist-republics EU sanctions 351 Russian lawmakers who voted to recognise Ukraine's separatist republics COMMENTS By Euronews • Updated: 22/02/2022 - 19:32 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronwagn + 6,290 February 22, 2022 18 minutes ago, Tomasz said: I suggest reading carefully this one if someome wonders why West is lenient to Russia https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2022/02/22/vladimir-putin-controls-supply-chain-western-technology-bluffing/ Paywall for the Telegraph. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronwagn + 6,290 February 22, 2022 9 minutes ago, Eyes Wide Open said: Looks to me like yet another oil crash, or the acceptance of the reformation of the USSR. Putin now holds not only huge oil asserts he also will shortly own the world's 4th largest grain exporter. The man is all in, so far half of the Ukrain is his...and not a shot fired. The man is no fool, he had 170,000 solders on the border, tanks with air superiority.. All this for a peace keeping force? Not an easy take and the repercussions to Russia will be far worse than the gains. The Russian people are screwed again by their would be Stalin. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eyes Wide Open + 3,555 February 22, 2022 22 minutes ago, ronwagn said: Not an easy take and the repercussions to Russia will be far worse than the gains. The Russian people are screwed again by their would be Stalin. Ron one must accept a few minor details, one would be national pride in Russia it exists just as it exists in all county's on this planet. Russia has a very long history of oppression...very long. Listen to Putin's speech, do not hear what you or I deem appropriate.Putin spoke with compassion and anger towards the dissembly of the USSR. That is not how he rolls in such matters, generally he is aloof in such matters. The above are merely opinions, the man is dead set on this reformation, all he lacks is capital, without capital he cannot complete his goal..and that makes him quite dangerous...and then there's China 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,255 DM February 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Eyes Wide Open said: Looks to me like yet another oil crash, or the acceptance of the reformation of the USSR. Putin now holds not only huge oil asserts he also will shortly own the world's 4th largest grain exporter. The man is all in, so far half of the Ukrain is his...and not a shot fired. The man is no fool, he had 170,000 solders on the border, tanks with air superiority.. All this for a peace keeping force? Using Oil and Gas as a Weapon??? Yes Putin is a fool. Those who support him....LOW IQ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TailingsPond + 1,006 GE February 22, 2022 On 1/29/2022 at 9:02 PM, Andrei Moutchkine said: I counted like 500 and stopped watching, it was too boring. Maybe there were a couple of thousands in Moscow, but not tens of thousands. You have a very low standard of proof for yourself, Ron, to accuse anyone of anything. These guys can't count crowds. They probably think trump inauguration crowd was larger then Obamas despite all the photographic evidence. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TailingsPond + 1,006 GE February 22, 2022 36 minutes ago, notsonice said: Using Oil and Gas as a Weapon??? Oil has always been a key weapon / strategic resource. G.I. Joe! Defending US oil interests overseas. Remember Gulf war number 1? USA totally played "the damage their oil industry" as a tool of war. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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