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hiddeneagle98 said:We really need to dig into who’s actually behind that claim and where they’re getting their funding from.
A "century-old dream," huh? Give me a break. Russia was cut off from Europe by the Iron Curtain for half of that entire century while everyone was busy dreaming that little dream.
And let's get one thing straight: the US isn't the only one selling gas. Not even close.
The reality is that the US acts as a shield protecting us from Russia, which is exactly why it becomes such an easy target for this kind of mindless propaganda.
The US provides that security regardless of whether you're buying your gas from Qatar, Norway, or Algeria, for instance.
For the US, the profit margins on gas are a tiny, insignificant fraction of the GDP—it's hardly worth getting dragged into these kinds of messes. It's not about the money for Americans; it's just Russian propaganda trying to frame it as if the US is fighting them over gas profits. For the Russians, this stuff represents a third of their GDP, so it's huge for them, but for Americans, it's pocket change. What matters to the US is making sure Russia doesn't get access to the cash that fuels their military and their Cold War-style operations against the West.
By cutting Europe off from Russia, those guys lost a guaranteed stream of income. Their whole "dream" of using energy, corruption, and bribing politicians to slowly simmer away European stability has fallen apart. Europe finally realized what was happening and jumped out of the pot before they got burned.
wiredseal7 said:The deficit in the Eurozone is really just the boomerang effect of those Russian sanctions.
Where'd you hear that?
The Boeing 737—just about ready to hit the skies:
The certification process for the Boeing 737—or whatever they’re calling their latest attempt to play catch-up—is looking like a massive uphill battle. It's not just about passing some tests; it's about navigating a regulatory maze that feels more like a political minefield than actual safety checks. Honestly, trying to get these planes cleared for takeoff feels a lot like trying to get a permit for a backyard pool in Los Angeles—endless paperwork, endless scrutiny, and everyone watching your every move just waiting for you to slip up.
Then there's that whole Russia-China joint venture with the C929—just another mess in the making.
Looks like the competition is finally heating up—Boeing 737 isn't going to be the only player left in the sky forever. It’s just a matter of how much pressure the industry can take before things shift.
Sure, it says here that China might actually favor Western companies over Russian ones—but let's be real, it’s probably just those sanctions doing the heavy lifting—though given how hostile the US has been acting lately, maybe they'll actually change their minds.
Where on earth did you hear that?
The Boeing 737 equivalent, just certified for initial use:
https://samchui.com/2022/10/01/comac...certification/
Then there is the Russo-Chinese joint venture, the C929:
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/dipl...-passenger-jet
Anthony Hill5 said:If we fall into a recession, demand for oil will plummet, and consequently, oil prices will drop right along with it. It really is that simple.
On global markets, oil prices fell sharply last week as traders grew increasingly anxious over heightened recessionary risks across various economies, which could trigger a weakening demand for 'black gold.' On the London market, the price per barrel dropped by 6.4 percent last week to $91.63, while on the American market, the barrel saw a 7.6 percent decrease to $85.60.
Following a surge of over 10 percent just a week prior, oil prices tumbled last week because of growing concerns regarding a potential global recession that would lead to diminished oil demand.
Nissan, the Japanese automaker, announced its “imminent exit” from Russia by approving the sale of its operations in the country to NAMI, a Russian state-backed entity, for a nominal price. The transaction would result in a financial hit to Nissan of well over $600 million, although it includes the option to buy back the Russian operations within six years.
Danone said it had begun to transfer control of its dairy business in Russia, which accounts for 5 percent of the French company's sales, in a move that it described as “the best option to ensure long-term local business continuity, for its employees, consumers and partners.” The disposal would result in a write-off of up to 1 billion euros ($970 million), Danone said.
Nathan Evans78 said:I honestly went into this thinking that once McDonald's pulled out of Russia, there would be some kind of trickle-down effect on the military supply chain—maybe fewer weapons flying around the skies over Ukraine causing all that massive destruction. But looking back, it’s been six months since that first major wave of sanctions hit, and it feels like we aren't seeing the impact we expected. Instead, Ukrainians are still stuck having to blow up bridges across Russia because it’s becoming painfully obvious that these sanctions just aren't hitting hard enough. ☕
wiredseal7 said:Russia says one line of Nord Stream 2 actually held up—meaning they could start pumping gas whenever the politicians decide to stop playing games:
https://www.euractiv.com/section/glo...n-single-line/
Bummer ☕
Jessica Rivera37 said:When it comes to this economic warfare, there isn't even a question about who comes out on top if we just hold the line long enough. The West will prevail, hands down. After all, you can't exactly eat natural gas.
Now, aside from raw natural resources, the one thing currently tilting the scales in Russia's favor—and something Kotromanović hit the nail on the head regarding—is the reality that tens of millions of Russians are living without basic access to running water or indoor plumbing. It is incredibly difficult to tank the standard of living for a population that is already struggling with such fundamental necessities.
wiredseal7 said:If the West actually pulled the trigger, the culprits have to be either the reckless ones—Poland or Ukraine—or the USA and UK.
Poland is basically the only one there acting independently within the EU, though they’re pretty "rogue" compared to the rest, especially when it comes to Russia. As for the EU itself, they were kept totally in the dark, and they're likely feeling the sting now that infrastructure is being wiped out without warning—even if it was aimed at Russia. Now they just have to suck it up, because heaven forbid anyone criticizes the big boss.
Poland is essentially the only one here within the EU, yet they act remarkably rogue compared to their neighbors, particularly regarding all matters involving Russia.
hollowdriver13 said:They also called a Security Council meeting about the massacre in Izyum after those mass graves were found.
Honestly, whenever they call for these sessions, it feels almost like a public admission of guilt.
On a more political note, though, the Security Council session called by the US is probably going to be way more interesting—the one dealing with violations of UN mandates and the military annexation of occupied territories.
We can pretty much expect Russia to block it with a veto (and if that happens, the US has already said they'll just move the vote over to the General Assembly anyway), but watching how China votes will be the real kicker. The US has basically backed them into a corner here. If they vote against the resolution or even just stay neutral, it shows that all their talk about respecting territorial integrity and international law is nothing but empty rhetoric, which would totally tank their political credibility. On the flip side, if they actually vote for the resolution, they’re essentially stabbing Russia in the back, especially since they claimed back in February that their "partnership has no limits." ☕
wiredtiger8 said:And here’s another "conspiracy theory" regarding this explosion.
Gas was still being secretly funneled through Nord Stream 1 to Germany.
The proof? You can see the bubbles on the surface—it’s clearly high-pressure gas leaking out, looking exactly like a pipeline operating at its normal 100 bar capacity, rather than an empty pipe or one sitting at a measly 7 bars of pressure.
The Americans caught wind of it and decided it was time to shut things down for good.
cosmicgull52 said:The entire free world is trembling! Journalists are completely lost.
As I have already stated, pure logic dictates that the Americans are behind this. I can only applaud them, especially seeing how these people whine. 👍
wiredseal7 said:Looks like you've finally hit the DTs too—total delirium.Viktor Orbán is basically playing a high-stakes game of chicken with the EU—it’s like watching someone try to outmaneuver the entire Senate just to keep their own local agenda moving. He’s pushing back against the Brussels bureaucracy, and honestly, you have to wonder how much more friction this can take before the whole thing snaps.
The Forint keeps spiraling—now they're hiking interest rates for the third time this year just to chase their own tails. They’ve pushed them up to 12.75%, which is basically the highest rate in all of Europe right now. Just more desperate math to try and stop the bleeding.
The leaks are out, and honestly? It’s just more of the same—another mess involving the authorities that nobody really wants to deal with. Just typical bureaucratic chaos, really.
It’s just Frkic and that bitter IMF crowd trying to bail out the budget again—same old story.
Inflation hit 20%—it’s getting ridiculous. At this rate, even a trip to Target feels like a luxury purchase—just more proof that everything is spiraling.
Inflation's hitting 20% in Canada—meanwhile, the Eurozone is sitting at 9.1%. Crazy stuff. ☕
So there's a real crisis brewing—the European Union is basically trying to squeeze them out by cutting off $7.5 billion a year. Typical move.
It’s basically a textbook case of how to trigger a crisis in the European Union. Canada isn't just sitting there in isolation—this kind of thing spreads through these "unions" like a common cold. It's the law of contagion.
Regarding those sanctions—it’s pretty obvious that lifting them might actually ease things up. If that was your point, you nailed it. 👍
Doduse, now that the NS1/NS2 situation is settled—well, decimated—it’s a different game. You can't stop the European economy from sliding toward the edge just by trying to hold onto old energy lifelines; the only way out of this pre-WWIII tension is through a fast political exit.
You got that mixed up somehow—hope you feel better soon.
George Robinson43 said:WTI is sitting at $78, while Brent is at $86 (with Urals around $68). I can’t help but wonder what happens when Russia starts shutting off the gas taps during the winter, leading to austerity measures across the European Union and a full-blown recession. It’s like watching a storm gather on the horizon! Personally, I suspect prices could plummet to the $10-$20 range (Urals dropping to $5-$10), which would trigger a total collapse of the Russian budget. 2023 is going to be quite an eventful year over there!
Viktor Medvedchuk, the most prominent captive released by Ukraine in a prisoner swap with Russia , is a close friend of President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia Who Had acted as The Kremlin ’ sa primary agent of influence in Ukraine for years
As a high-level advisor to President Volodymyr Zelensky Said on Wednesday , in exchange for more Than 200 Ukrainian fighters including commanders of The Azov Battalion , Who have been celebrated as heroes in Ukraine for their last-stand defense of Mariupol, Mr. Medvedchuk—a major political figure and oligarch—was released alongside various Russian pilots and senior military officials. Can we even begin to grasp the implications of such a move? This represents the single largest prisoner exchange seen during this entire seven-month conflict.
Bloomberg reported Monday Turkey two of Turkey’s largest banks have suspended their acceptance of Russia’s Visa payments system after U.S. warnings of punishment for sanctions evasion
JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America, along with a Turkish unit of Emirates NBD, have officially suspended all transactions processed through Russia's Visa system.
The U.S. Treasury warned banks outside the United States last week that dealing with Visa would “risk supporting Russia's efforts to evade U.S. sanctions.”
The dollar-denominated NYSE stock index tumbled 8.7% to hit its lowest point since August 16, while the other major index sank by 9.2%
wiredseal7 said:Not yet—that doesn't kick in until December. And I wasn't talking about Canada.
In the years leading up to the war, both Russia and Ukraine were among the top exporters—if not the absolute biggest players.
coastalbison6 said:Even Lada production has ground to a halt 👍
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Quote : US Secretary of State said on Tuesday the US should not consider new sanctions against Russia as that would only deepen the energy supply crisis and hurt the US.
"The EU should ... stop mentioning an 8th package of sanctions, should stop flagging measures that would only further deepen the energy supply crisis," Peter Szijjarto said in his statement.