Russia has been accused of blackmail after it stopped gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria.
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It’s another escalation in the economic war between President Putin and Europe, running alongside the military battle inside Ukraine.
Europe gets a third of its gas from Russia. Today, the EU promised that the era of Russian fossil fuels in Europe was coming to an end.
But Russia’s move has pushed up gas prices again which means a further squeeze on households here in the UK.
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The world must stick to the sanctions on Putin to work. It cost less for the world get rid of Putin to start a new world. The new leadership in Russia will be responsible for their own people.
🙇♀NICE. Say to All European Union people they will pay 20 times more for heating up the house next winter, food prices will go higher, sell your cars, do not buy anything and stop going out, the big one is coming👨🏫
Russia: We supplied you with natural gas for 50 years without problems
EU: Ok, now we've stolen $300 bln of your foreign currency reserves
Russia: Ok, then pay for gas to accounts in Russian bank
EU: These dodgy Russians blackmailing us!
Aren’t sanctions just another form of blackmail
Será que Putin agora vai mostrar quem é quem nesta guerra?
US/Russia conflict. Ukraine is being invaded because US and Russian elite are cowards and would suffer in a direct conflict. Got big mouths at each other though.
By suppressing Russia, US and Europe keep pump evil China, good job!
So now Putin thinks he can force the world to buy Russian goods .. this guy is insane
Who will make more money from this war? Will it be USA or China?!
This war could have easily been avoided well before the invasion! There were many opportunities that we could have avoided this war. If UK stayed within EU and if campaign of America First failed and USA’s and NATO’s troops stayed in Afghanistan, this war could have been avoided. Recent evacuation of USA and NATO troops from Afghanistan exposed USA’s and NATO’s weakness, which gave Putin to make a date for the invasion. Brexit is a major blow for EU’s stability and security. Brexit has delayed global peace by 200 years. The campaign of America First has strengthened the right wing nationalism around the world. The campaign of America First has delayed global peace by another 200 years. The war between Russia and Ukraine has delayed global peace by another 300 years. All together, the capitalism and market economy will remain number ONE threat to global peace for many hundred of years.
Several months ago, well before the invasion, USA and NATO know that Russia is going to invade Ukraine. NATO could have moved some of their troops with their hi-tech equipment to Ukraine when Russia was positioning their troops by the border of Ukraine. If Russia sees NATO troops in Ukraine, there was no way Russia would have invaded Ukraine. USA was waiting for this war for their economic and political gain.
This war could also have been easily avoided if President of Ukraine declared neutrality when President of Russia was requesting numerous times well before the invasion. President of Ukraine could not declare neutrality because Ukraine was mislead by the USA and NATO with a “resisting strategy” for their own economic and political gain at global stage. USA is the only winner from this war. When I USA, I mean USA government, politicians, billionaires, millionaires, and shareholders. USA government wants this war much more than Russia wants this war. Capitalism and market economy will not exist in USA without on going wars and on going regime changes elsewhere.
Putin will not go home with empty handed when he already lost significant amount of soldiers and economic sanctions! There is no point isolating Putin further and further. Putin would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons as a final resort if Putin thinks its game over for him without a significant win. USA and NATO will need to come up with something that Putin can feel a victory. If USA and NATO cannot come up with something substantial for Putin's victory, the war will last several months or years!, which means more lives, buildings, schools, hospitals, factories, shopping centres, and other infrastructures will be under threat. And, more refugee crisis and mental health issues are inevitable. USA and NATO must play major part to find a solution in order to stop this war and rebuild the Ukraine. So far Ukraine will need between $2 to $3 trillions dollars to rebuild the country but cost can go further if the war last for years. All funds will be provided by USA, NATO and Russia. It is their war in Ukraine's land. It is not a war from Ukraine! USA will contribute more than others because USA is the only winner from this war!
USA and its NATO expansions are a collective institutional progression. We will not hear gun shots in the beginning of expansions. NATO’s economic and political expansions take place every seconds through their Market Economy's core structure of elements such as education, training, employment, language, media, music, film, tv, banks, dollar, swift, stock markets, shares, IMF, foreign policies, trading, contracts, exploitation, drilling & digging earth, emitting C02, greed, organised corruptions, treaties, summits, conferences, sanctions, UN, G7, G20, spying, military basses, threats, warnings, creating demand and supplying war machines, arms sales, nuclear system sales, consultations and so on. Sadly, we will see more wars in the future on any part of the world as long as the capitalism and market economy exist on this tiny planet! I am not making up a conspiracy! You can look it up by yourself about the NATO’s membership requirements!
The solution is calling for an "International Referendum" for a non-trade borderless "One World and One Planned Production & Services" for all humans around the globe. We are sure majority of global people overwhelmingly will vote for a united "One World" for everyone around the world in order to protect the mankind from the capitalism and market economy. The new civilisation will have an ultimate global peace, global resources for everyone, healthy race relations, sustainable climate, good human health, stable mental wellbeing and good living standard for everyone around the world. No Presidents. No Prime Ministers. No party political broadcasts. No rigged democracy. No puppet governments. No borders. No trading. No market economy. No stock market. No private ownership. No hedge fund managers. No banks. No billionaires. No millionaires. No shareholders. No army. No navy. No air force. No wars. No terrorist groups. No proxy wars. No war machines. No arms sales. No nuclear arms. No space wars. Everything is belonging to everyone around the world. Everyone will receive same wage. Everyone will have a peaceful live. Everything will be researched, planned and managed by the "People Councils" around the world using all available global resources for everyone with the all required structures for the entire world. I have done my part to be a good human. If you have a better solution for a peaceful world, you can leave a comment here. Thank you for reading my point of view very patiently.
what a gas !
We are only months away from WW3. Russia will not survive. The whole world will bleed…
Far from blackmail. Pay your bill and get the gas plain and simple.
The only thing more dangerous than ignorance is arrogance,the type of arrogance the west exhibits is detrimental assuming that all countries are their satellite states and should be whipped to conform towards their policies without first consideration of their own interests, Europe will be collateral damage fighting American war in Ukraine,inflation will hit all tyms high while the dollar strengthens further🤣🤣🤣
Oil and Gas is a 20th century solution. There has never been a more screamingly obvious suggestion that we need to quit fossil fuels and invest heavily in a renewable future which will enable energy independence. Dismiss bogus oil industry propagated fears over stability of supply. The UK has enough wind potential to power itself 3 or 4 times over. We also have one of the most turbulent waters anywhere in the world, off the north of Scotland, plus masses of hydro, geothermal and solar. Stability comes from diversifying supply across location and renewable type, whilst also employing things like smart grids, battery storage, batteryless pumped storage, V2G and green gas. This is the only way we will be free of Russian blackmail.
PUTIN’S IDIOTIC SECURITY
For his personal safety, Putin is always surrounded by highly-trained bodyguards and heavily armed personnel. Even his own driver have to undergo rigid training on martial arts to protect him for ten years. These drivers are trained commandos capable of firing and reversing the car multaneously. Ahead of his foreign trips, his security staff, drivers of Presidential limousin car are flown in advance in a separate aircraft for safety purposes.
During his road trips, Putin is always escorted by an armend motorcade. This motorcade include BMW 5 series, Mercedes G, S Class and Chevrolet support vehicles.
HELICOPTERS
For commuting from his home to the KREMLIN OFFICE, Putin uses two MIS helicopters. These helicopters have been modified for his comfort and above all safety.
Presidential seats, communication systems and LCD screens have been installed inside the MIS helicopters. Moreover, these helicopters also have a mini-kitchen with refrigirators.
Regarding his daily life-style, Putin’s suits, shoes and neck ties are worth tens of thousands of dollars. His single suit alone would cost around $5,000 to $ 10,000.
Vladimir Putin also possessed an array of expensive watch collection worth $ 891,500.
Moreover, reports have also revealed that Putin has stock worth a billon.
FOR HIS OPPONENTS AND CRITICS, THESE LUXURIOUS LIFE-STYLE STANDS AS A CHALLENGE TO THE COUNTRY WHERE MILLIONS OF RUSSIAN PEOPLE STRUGGLE DAILY TO MEET THEIR DAILY NEEDS
This is a threat to our security, we should invade and liberate russia and their resources.
ACCORDING TO THE LATEST REPORTS, RUSSIA’S VLADIMIR PUTIN has phenomenally expanded his wealth during his presidential reign,(2o years) reaping benefits of being the most powerful leader and the richest in his country.
Putin is secretly one of the richest man in the world with his total estimated assets accounting for $ 285 billion.
Furthermore, Putin has access to a fleet of luxurious yachts thousands of cars and secret presidential palaces. Many Russian newspapers also reported that with his boundless riches, Putin has built a highly secure village exclusive only for Russian billionares on the outskirts of Moscow city. Many reports said that Putin’s latestacquired residence measures 123,785 Square feet which is nearly double the size of England’s royal Buckingham Palace. This new palace is worth $ 360 million and reflects the impeccable style of Russian elite suburban life and is surrounded by serene nature.
In recent years, multiple properties such as real estates properties had been linked to Vladimir Putin. One of these properties is “GELENDZHIK PALACE” which has adjoining vineyard and this property is accessible only by helicopter.
In 2017, Russian newspaper reported that Putin had bought another exhorbitant holiday mansion with gold-plated tiles on its swimming pool. That said mansion is located at the western border of Russia.
Another property linked with Putin is “VILLA SELLGREN” which was built on an island in Byborg Bay.
Moreover, Putin is also said to own dacha (Russian country house) in St. Petersburg City and also several apartments in Moscow city.
According to a dossier compiled by Putin political critics, he even has four super yachts secretly docked in Russian ports as well as in port cities in Europe under false name of ownership. These yachts feature several luxury cabins and elegant furnished VIP rooms for his prominent guests. One of his super yachts named “OLYMPIA “ is built with rich mahogany and include a jacuzzi and marble bathrooms. This five-storey yach requires $50 million for its yearly maintainance. CONTINUE
CARS
In addition, Putin also 7,000 expensive cars, 43 private jets and 15 helicopters, including an ILYUSHIN JET – 11-96-300 PU. Rumours say that some of these jets have gold toilet basin worth $ 89,000.
The ILYUSHIN JET 11-96-300 PU is also equipped with a sophisticated communication system and missiles for protection. The advanced communication system allows Putin to send secret messages to any corner of the globe at staggering heights.
Furthermore, Putin’s presidential jet plane also features a fully equipped gymn, a conference hall and many spacious bedrooms. The appropriate cost of his presidential jet plane is around $ 504 million. The decore inside are made by Russian artists, and its interior have also birch wood furnitures. This presidential plane functions as an office of Putin. A four models of ILYUSHIN JETS have been built and were designated for his travel and they are secured for his personal safety.
Aside from these car vehicles and aeroplanes, he travels usually in vintage cars worth millions. He owns Bentleys, Lamborghinnis, Ferraries, Mercedes S-Class and limousines estimated at $ 1.6 million.
His limousine cars are bullet-proof and bomb-proof and contain a highly advance communication system and they are considered one of the most expensive vehicle in the world. Even if tyres burst, these limousines can travel up to 30 ms. At the speed of 80 kms/hr easily. CONTINUE
Let's hope not, the #EU and #UK need to suffer like #nato by any means necessary even ☢
answer is : NO
Whos law is it aggaist
Can Europe survive without Russian gas?
Yes. There are other available sources.
Can Russia afford to keep waging an aggressive war against Ukraine without the finances generated through gas sales to Europe?
Not a chance.
You dont pay gas for Rubol then aint know koken or taking shawer is time to make a good chois for your population mak business and kip the peace
German carmaker Mercedes-Benz charges for its cars in Euros. Why shouldn't Gazprom charge for its Russian gas in rubles?
Psheky/Polen are f…..ing stupid. The rest of EU buying and paying in Rubles and undercover. All these stupid people will shut a F….ck up. No f….ing way they can build any LNG in the next 5 years. By this time all western economies will be looking like Mariupol.
Stopped oil to Poland and Bulgaria too!
Bulgaria- you should apply to NATO too. Such a rude guest/ invasion into your country.
It's good India and China support Rubles. Counter dollars.
Can Russia can survive without the West money ?
The question should be can Russia survive without European money? Once new markets are developed, Russia will be even poorer than it is now! It's time for regime change in Russia before he blows up himself and the Russian economy with him!
EU is destroying their own economy just to please their big daddy America!
Yes, Europe can survive, but the price is high. Bigger question, can Putin survive without selling the one asset which Russia survives on now, the sell of energy. The answer is very likely no.
Refuse everything russian. Europe better think about russian aggression on your counties. Russia must be completely isolated and destroyed.
Putin your such a baby cry cry cry from the US
Somebody should tell Poland prime minister that he's got it all wrong. It's actually him, who is blackmailing Russia and trying to get gas for free.
What would you do, if your customer refused to pay you for your goods and services?
Love European countries still having a big mouth with ego bla bla bla for nothing …
No worries, Ukraine has endless supply of oil/gas by Black Sea and both Russians/NATO know it.