Sanctions on Russia

YouTube just blocked the official Duma channel.

Zakharova says: ''YouTube has sealed its own fate.'' 🤣😂
U.S. officials claim YouTube is blocking the Duma's channel 11:36
.... Maria Zakharov claims "YouTube has sealed its fate."

I wonder if they'll launch a missile at YouTube next?

George Robinson43 said:Krugman hit the nail on the head regarding Germany.
About 12 or 13 years ago, they were the leaders driving austerity across Europe, but today, they hesitate to tighten their own belts while everyone else in the EU is forced to do so without being asked.

Facts. And honestly, it's not just Germany—it's all the major Western powers, including the USA.

Lisa Jackson7 said:Facts. And honestly, it's not just Germany—it's all the major Western powers, including the USA.

Think of it like this: everything west of Germany doesn't have to tighten its belt nearly as much as DE does. Why? Because they didn't tether their entire economy to Russian energy—they weren't absolute dummies or paid agents for Russia the way those Swabians were.

JERUSALEM, April 5 (Reuters) - Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid slammed Russian war crimes in Ukraine on Tuesday, ramping up Israel's criticism of Russia since the fighting in Ukraine kicked off.

"The images and accounts coming out of Ukraine are horrific. Russian forces have committed war crimes against helpless civilians. I strongly condemn these war crimes", he said in a statement.

Israel had previously been cautious about criticizing Russia, citing Bennett's attempts to mediate peace.

The reason was that Russian militants control Syrian airspace, yet they’ve allowed Israeli aircraft to take out Iranian militant jerks—Hezbollah.

"We are shocked by the terrible sights in Bucha—the gruesome scenes—and we condemn them. The suffering of Ukrainian citizens is immense, and we are doing everything we can to help," Bennett said during a televised press conference.

https://www.jpost.com/

(noticing more articles popping up about Russian crimes in Ukraine...)

Timothy Nelson5 said:Is Paul Krugman just a political agitator at this point?
A former economist who basically failed upward... someone who probably should have just returned his Alfred Nobel prize?

I mean, does he even sound like an economist anymore, or is he just acting like a political activist?

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So you're telling me Germany is right to refuse even a tiny fraction of what they demanded from the Greeks? And that they should just keep funding Putin the way they have been—basically making all the other sanctions useless? I think you've got it backwards, and honestly, this "failed" economist might actually be onto something this time.

Honestly, when you see things like canned beef or goulash being locked up behind security cages at the local Walmart alongside the cheese and stuff, you know the economy is hitting a weird spot. It’s a clear sign that sanctions aren't really biting and people still have enough spending power to be out there buying whatever they want, even if the vibe in the aisles feels a little intense.

https://twitter.com/JuliaDavisNews/s...h-v_vRldA&s=19

goldenowl73 said:Honestly, when you see things like canned beef or goulash being locked up behind security cages at the local Walmart alongside the cheese and stuff, you know the economy is hitting a weird spot. It’s a clear sign that sanctions aren't really biting and people still have enough spending power to be out there buying whatever they want, even if the vibe in the aisles feels a little intense.

https://twitter.com/JuliaDavisNews/s...h-v_vRldA&s=19

Stories like this have been coming out of countries like the USA for years now...

It would be awesome if goldenowl73, who’s living over in Russia, could chime in! I'd love some firsthand intel on what things actually look like on the ground and how much those sanctions are really hitting daily life.

Sam Alvarez4 said:YouTube just blocked the official Duma channel.

Zakharova says: ''YouTube has sealed its own fate.'' 🤣😂
U.S. officials claim YouTube is blocking the Duma's channel 11:36
.... Maria Zakharov claims "YouTube has sealed its fate."

I wonder if they'll launch a missile at YouTube next?

Great. Now we won't see any more videos from Russia trying to pretend they're some high-tech superpower with actually useful ideas for everyday life.

Timothy Nelson5 said:Vladimir Putin's forces up north were basically in the same spot as Adolf Hitler's at Stalingrad.
If Hitler had retreated from Stalingrad in early November, maybe he could have salvaged more troops, much like what happened with Vladimir Putin near Kyiv.

So, I don't really see it as an act of good faith.

And those criminal massacres uncovered after the retreat... well, they probably don't leave Vladimir Putin even the slightest hope of getting any sanctions lifted, at least not until there's some kind of solid ceasefire.
I'm inclined to believe they'll demand a full withdrawal back to the pre-February 24th lines too.

Over in eastern Ukraine, some people aren't exactly thrilled with Ukraine.

But most of them are even less enthusiastic about Russia now, I think.

I assume that would open a window for Russia to get some
Western sanctions suspended. (Judging by Sergey Lavrov, the sheer
intensity of the sanctions seems to have caught them off guard.)

Most of the sanctions will likely stay in place until Russia agrees to an investigation into war crimes.

I believe there needs to be a full withdrawal.
From both the Donbas and Crimea.
Perhaps there could be some form of demilitarization, though even that seems highly questionable.

Putin has lost; they intend to crush him economically...

I say we ban all Russians from living outside of Russia, outlaw the letter Z entirely, and scrap the Cyrillic alphabet too—it’s nothing more than some satanic script used by barbarian tribes to communicate.

EU foreign ministers are meeting in D.C. tomorrow.
The topic: the 6th package of sanctions against Russia.

The EU will discuss the 6th round of sanctions against Moscow this Monday 11:23

Pressure from sanctions just keeps building...

Looks like Italy finally found a way to stop relying on Russian gas by pivoting over to Algeria.

https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/n.../04/9/7137557/

"On Monday, April 11th, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi is heading out to Algeria to ink a deal that'll bump up their gas imports."

I am in total agreement regarding the sanctions. However, it is worth noting that many nations have failed to take any meaningful action...

Syria, Eritrea, North Korea, and Belarus refused to join the condemnation of Russia at the UN following the invasion of Ukraine.

Grace Bennett6 said:I say we ban all Russians from living outside of Russia, outlaw the letter Z entirely, and scrap the Cyrillic alphabet too—it’s nothing more than some satanic script used by barbarian tribes to communicate.

Stop talking nonsense.

stormygardener15 said:Looks like Italy finally found a way to stop relying on Russian gas by pivoting over to Algeria.

https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/n.../04/9/7137557/

"On Monday, April 11th, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi is heading out to Algeria to ink a deal that'll bump up their gas imports."

When one light goes out, another flickers to life elsewhere. This entire situation might actually foster peace and prosperity across North Africa.

Nancy Gomez26 said:When one light goes out, another flickers to life elsewhere. This entire situation might actually foster peace and prosperity across North Africa.

Not a chance. Food prices are already spiking—it's going to cause massive political headaches for those developing nations that rely heavily on imports.

Dennis Price said:Not a chance. Food prices are already spiking—it's going to cause massive political headaches for those developing nations that rely heavily on imports.

That is precisely why there is a chance. If an entity were to seize control and stabilize the basic food supply—which is entirely possible, say, by capturing the profits from gas sales and transport—the people would be indebted. A major crisis has a way of uniting tribes, different nations, entire countries, even continents, provided there is a shared interest. We are seeing that play out right now with this war.

Nancy Gomez26 said:That is precisely why there is a chance. If an entity were to seize control and stabilize the basic food supply—which is entirely possible, say, by capturing the profits from gas sales and transport—the people would be indebted. A major crisis has a way of uniting tribes, different nations, entire countries, even continents, provided there is a shared interest. We are seeing that play out right now with this war.

No chance. You’re suggesting solving chaos with more chaos. It's an interesting theory, I guess—kind of like trying to put out a fire with gasoline. 😁

Joshua Myers432 said:No chance. You’re suggesting solving chaos with more chaos. It's an interesting theory, I guess—kind of like trying to put out a fire with gasoline. 😁

You ever wonder how they handle those massive oil well fires? They use explosives to blow it up and cut off the oxygen.
And how do you stop a huge wildfire from spreading? You set controlled burns in smaller areas first...

So yeah, the theory actually makes sense if you think about it. 🤣