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It is not in Russias interest to be an unreliable supplier. Such unreliability will see Germany looking elsewhere for its energy needs. Russia needs these sales when energy is such a large part of the economy.
Putins' problem is coming to grips with the fact that you cant just transplant Russians into other countries during soviet occupation and then think they have a right to cecede into Russian satellite republics.
It's not in Europe's interest to become solely dependent on one supplier, whether it's the murderous dictator or the Great Satan.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh Cow
The "one supplier, whether it's the murderous dictator or the Great Satan" hasn't made use of his monopoly position for over 40 years, despite his ostracizing and sanctioning.Quote:
Originally Posted by harrybarracuda
So, why not to get rid of him and engage some others? (and don't mind the prices and strings attached...)
Which is why it diversifies its energy suppliers:Quote:
Originally Posted by harrybarracuda
From where do we import energy?
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Of course, some are here today gone tomorrow vassal countries subject to their master's whims.
Russia has shown it delivers, come rain come shine, over many years. Those EU leaders set the "rules" as to which suppliers it is satisfied meet it's "rules".
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HAHAHAHA
You're funny.
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Russia has decided to cut off supplies of gas to Ukraine after the two countries yesterday failed to agree on a price for gas in talks mediated by the European Union.
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Originally Posted by harrybarracuda
How outrageous from Russia, after the Ukraine cut off water and access to Crimea, not speaking about other friendly actions and overdue payments for the gas...
Oh look it's the yapping puppy.
If you would see the truth with your own eyes you would be still blind to the facts! You have so much hate for Putin and a Russian Federation you can only see evil. You should look at other western countries which includes US and others how much corruption they get away with but that's all normal to you! Very sad. Just like in a joke. If the rabbit (Putin) wear a hat today that's why we bit him up if the rabbit (Putin) doesn't wear the hat the next day than we bit him up for that. That is your truth and logic? :rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by harrybarracuda
Try posting the full story.Quote:
Originally Posted by harrybarracuda
:kma:
Russia cuts gas to Ukraine
Russia rejects compromise proposed by the European Union
By Andrew Gardner
June 16, 2014 1:21 pm
"Russia has decided to cut off supplies of gas to Ukraine after the two countries yesterday failed to agree on a price for gas in talks mediated by the European Union.
Russia’s Gazprom had warned Ukraine on Wednesday (11 June) that it would turn off the taps if it did not receive money in its account by 9am this morning to pay down Ukraine’s gas debts to Russia. In a statement issued this morning, Gazprom said that it was now moving to a pre-payment system. “Starting today, the Ukrainian company” – Naftohaz, operator of Ukraine’s gas distribution network – “will only get the Russian gas it has paid for."
Russia cuts gas to Ukraine – POLITICO
"No money, no honey", is a phrase our Thai readers, may be familiar with.
"Cash on delivery", "No credit", "Put your money where your mouth Is", .... are others.
Well no, because I have no idea what that drivel means.Quote:
Originally Posted by global
Try not lying.Quote:
Originally Posted by OhOh
See? It's easy.Quote:
Russia has shown it delivers, come rain come shine, over many years - except when it doesn't want to.
Does the gas to US goes through Ukraine?
31 JUL, 02:16
Russia ranks second by petroleum exports to US in May 2021
Canada tops the list of petroleum exporters to the US in May and Mexico is third
MOSCOW, July 30. /TASS/. Russia became second by total petroleum exports to the United States in May 2021, with record-breaking deliveries totaling 26.17 mln barrels, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports on Friday.
The previous record was set in May 2009, when Russia delivered crude oil and petroleum products to the US totaling 25.08 mln barrels.
Canada tops the list of petroleum exporters to the US in May with 125.75 mln barrels and Mexico is third (22.56 mln barrels).
Russian petroleum products account for the bulk of deliveries to the United States. Crude oil export amounted to just 8.6 mln barrels but is at the same time the all-time high figure since June 2011. Russia ranks third in terms of oil export after Canada (109.86 mln barrels) and Mexico (18.59 mln barrels).
Russian export of crude oil and petroleum products to the US surged almost 2.5-fold year-on-year in May 2021, including oil supplies alone soaring by 65 times.
Total crude oil imports by the US equaled 180.65 mln barrels in May 2021, up 6.1 mln barrels against April.
Russia ranks second by petroleum exports to US in May 2021 - Business & Economy - TASS
^ And these are the same people who tried to bully Germany & Russia out of completing Nordstream 2? It's one rule for you, another rule for me.
^There is a new project NorthStream 3, continuation up to East Coast (why were we surprised that no longer objections to finishing NS2 ?)
If you have a sharp enough bit you can drill anyone! I thought you are smart cooky figure this out. No one is perfect especially in politics. You can blame everyone for something even if they have a best attention. We lost a common sense a long time ago no going back from this rat-hole with out psychically hurting people.Quote:
Originally Posted by harrybarracuda
^
Do you more details/links, other than this:
Nord Stream 3 project possible if gas demand grows in Europe, Russian Energy Ministry says
17 Oct 2018, 16:12
"Construction of the Nord Stream 3 main gas pipeline is possible in case of growth of natural gas demand in Europe, Russia’s Deputy Energy Minister Anatoly Yanovsky told TASS in an interview on Wednesday. "This is a calculation, an economic task. Gas should be supplied from our fields by the most efficient method and their geographic location is such that the Nord Stream reduces the length of gas transportation by 2,000 km, comparing to the route via Ukraine. This is an economic, rather than a political issue. Extra construction and operation expenses should also be addressed - all of them are taken into account. So, if there is extra demand in Europe, then why not?" the official said."
Nord Stream 3 project possible if gas demand grows in Europe, Russian Energy Ministry says - Business & Economy - TASS
I'm sorry, you're speaking klondick-ese.Quote:
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No fucker knows what any of that shit means.
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Originally Posted by Klondyke
I am 'orry 'arry, again the :rolleyes: was forgotten... (would it help you?)Quote:
Originally Posted by harrybarracuda
It is not a project.Quote:
Originally Posted by Klondyke
The Russians are coming:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqbGud9O_ww
Merkel and Putin to discuss Afghanistan, other major issues
https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content...size=770%2C513
Merkel’s visit to Moscow comes as she is nearing the end of her almost 16-year-long leadership of Germany. Despite sharp differences, she has maintained close contacts with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has been in power for more than two decades.
“Even though we certainly have deep differences today, we speak to each other -- and that should continue to happen,” Merkel said as she sat down for talks with Putin in the Kremlin.
Merkel and Putin to discuss Afghanistan, other major issues
Which one from the two above has been longer at helm? Did she also have to murder her opponents? Our expert on Deutschland would surely know...
Umm, no need to be an expert, really. Just follow the news.Quote:
Originally Posted by Klondyke
And not be a jaundiced oddball with an axe to grind.
What a pathetic little man.Quote:
Originally Posted by Klondyke
Why they do not find somebody more brilliant, marvelous, admirable, somebody like https://teakdoor.com/customavatars/avatar19745_14.gif (please no name...)Quote:
Originally Posted by bsnub
Merkel has been in power for almost the same amount of time as Putin. Because you know, Dmitri Medvedev was the president of Russia from 08-12. In mind and body. He was literally the head of state. Not Putin. Anyone who says Putin has been in power for 20 years is lying scum.
See that ? There he is. That's not Putin. Look a little closer.
https://tnimage.s3.hicloud.net.tw/ph...08/3552419.jpg
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Originally Posted by bsnub
I'm not sure that the leaders of the world sees him like that.
Even Russia isn't ...pathetic like it was 20-30 years ago.
With the Taliban in control of Afghanistan, world must focus on preventing collapse of state & cross-border terrorism, Putin warns
The Russian president and the German chancellor were speaking to journalists during the latter’s state visit to Moscow.
He also called on the world to turn its efforts to prevent terrorists from infiltrating Afghanistan’s neighboring countries in the guise of refugees.Quote:
“The Taliban control virtually the entire country, including the capital,” Putin said, saying that other countries should react to the situation on the ground. “This is reality.”
The president also took aim at the West for “imposing” foreign values on the country, and for “the desire to build democracies in other countries according to someone else’s model.”Quote:
“We see that the Taliban have announced the end of combat operations, started restoring public order, and promised to guarantee the security of local residents and foreign diplomatic missions,” he noted. “I hope that all this will be materialized.”
With the Taliban in control of Afghanistan, world must focus on preventing collapse of state & cross-border terrorism, Putin warns — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
..."also took aim"? Cannot imagine how such "aim" would be "taken" in case another superpower would be blamed. Surely a urgent session of SC UN, sanctions, expulsions, armies at the gate...
And that all beside the outrage of "international community" and their grandiose speeches...
(but we do not use the same standard, do we?)
News conference following Russian-German talks
Vladimir Putin and Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel gave a joint news conference following Russian-German talks.
August 20, 2021 18:00
The Kremlin, Moscow
The full statements from President of Russia Vladimir Putin and Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel
are available here:
News conference following Russian-German talks • President of Russia
Here are their responses to the first media questions, available at the same link:
"Question (retranslated):
Madam Chancellor, you said you spoke in support of Alexei Navalny and in favour of his release today. Here is a question for you, President Putin: what is needed to set Alexei Navalny free and what is needed to put an end to the persecution of Alexei Navalny’s supporters?
And a question for both of you. Today is the anniversary of the attempted poisoning of Alexei Navalny. He published an article in which he demands fighting corruption, since it is the root of all evil. What do you think about this proposal, Mr Putin? For example, he demands imposing sanctions on the oligarchs that are close to you.
Vladimir Putin:
With regard to the person you just mentioned, he was not convicted for his political activities, but a criminal offense against foreign partners.
As far as political activity goes, no one should be using political activity as a front to carry out business projects, which, on top of that, violate the law. This is the first part of what I have to say to your question.
Second, with regard to non-systemic opposition in general.
I don’t remember seeing in Western countries, Europe or the United States – Occupy Wall Street in the United States or the Yellow Vests in France – these people enjoying much support on their way to representative bodies, including parliament. We do not see anything like that.
Moreover, when, following the US elections, people entered Congress with political demands, more than 100 criminal cases were brought against them. And judging by the charges brought against them, they are facing long prison terms anywhere from 15 to 20–25 years, maybe even more.
To be completely objective, please pay attention to this side of the problem as well.
As for us, our political system is evolving, and all citizens of the Russian Federation have the right to express their opinions on political issues, form political organisations, and participate in elections of all levels. However, this must be done within the limits of applicable law and the Constitution.
We will do our best to keep the situation in Russia stable and predictable.
Russia exhausted its limit on revolutions back in the 20th century. We do not want revolutions. What we want is evolutionary development of our society and state. I hope that this will be so. As for the decision of the judicial authorities of the Russian Federation, please treat these decisions with respect.
Fighting corruption is critically important, but it should not be used as a tool in a political struggle. We, as well as you, are well aware that this toolkit is used to achieve political goals and is recommended for achieving political goals by the organisations that are in charge of activities by people of this kind. Indeed, fighting corruption is critically important in and of itself, and it is our top priority, and we will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to eradicate corruption in the broadest sense of the word.
Angela Merkel:
I would like to emphasise that we have talked at length about the way we understand political systems and freedoms. I believe that the questions of good governance and fighting corruption are actually entwined.
Regarding Alexei Navalny’s call for more sanctions, I would like to say that today the European Union imposes sanctions in the face of the relevant facts but linking economic corruption to sanctions is never easy. Still, within the European Union we believe in the need to discuss these matters, since there is a genuine link between corruption and political activity, no matter where it takes place. This includes Germany, I believe. Fighting corruption requires independent courts, a free press, as well as non-profit organisations that refuse to play along.
Vladimir Putin:
Overall, who should be fighting corruption? People who fully abide by the law themselves. This is an essential prerequisite for ensuring that these efforts are effective.
Question:
Taking into consideration the ongoing developments in Afghanistan, what is your assessment of the 20-year operation by the US and its allies and its outcome? Can this be called a total failure and will it result in the US-led West to rethink its approach to imposing democracy on third countries?
I also have a question or rather a request for Madam Chancellor. You probably know that RT is preparing to launch a German-language channel, but unfortunately, the German authorities are doing everything they can to obstruct this project. First, the German banks were advised to close all RT accounts and not to open new ones. Now the German government is pressuring Luxembourg not to issue RT a broadcasting licence, and everyone knows this since the German media have been reporting on this issue.
Madam Federal Chancellor, please, help us enjoy freedom of expression.
Thank you.
Vladimir Putin: Regarding the operation in Afghanistan, it can hardly be described as a success. Quite the contrary, but concentrating on it for too long, emphasising this failure does not serve our interests.
We were interested in having stability in this country. But the situation is what it is. I think that many politicians in the West are beginning to realise what I just said in my opening remarks: you cannot impose political standards or behaviour on other countries and peoples, while ignoring their special nature, which includes the ethnic and religious structure and historical traditions. I think that eventually they will understand this, and this understanding will become the guiding principle in their realpolitik.
We saw what happened during the Arab Spring, now Afghanistan. However, it is important for our partners to make this rule universal and treat their partners with respect and be patient, whether they like something or not, they should still give these peoples the right to determine their future, no matter how long it may take them to bring democracy to their countries and regardless if they like what is happening in these countries or not. They must build neighbourly relations and respect each other's interests in the international arena.
I think that this is the lesson we should learn from Afghanistan, and we should team up with our other partners – the United States and the European countries – we, that is Russia, must do whatever it takes to join our efforts today in order to support the Afghan people with the aim of normalising the situation in that country and establishing neighbourly relations with it.
Angela Merkel:
With regard to Afghanistan, I would like to remind everyone about the starting point – the 9/11 attacks 20 years ago, in 2001. Back then, terrorist attacks on the United States were masterminded from Afghanistan. This started the fight against terrorism followed by NATO operations and missions.
The situation with terrorism in Afghanistan has improved since then, but the international community must fight the resurgence of terrorism in Afghanistan. With regard to the other project, that is, the Afghan people’s overall stance regarding their own future, we failed to achieve our goals; I am openly admitting this.
In December 2001, [German] Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer convened a conference with all Afghan representatives at the Petersberg hotel and urged Afghans to find a common shared solution. While trying to cooperate for development, we did not want to impose our position on the Afghan people, but we saw millions of happy girls who were allowed to go to school and empowered women. Many people find the current situation upsetting. However, it should be noted that the Taliban received more support than we would like. We will now need to talk with them and try to save the lives of the people who are now in harm’s way so they can leave the country, and we can continue to work for the benefit of Afghanistan.
It would be disappointing to see progress in these areas taper off. I hope we will find entities that can help Afghanistan find a path of its own, and that we will not be exposed to the threat of international terrorism.
As for RT, Germany did not put any pressure on Brussels or the decisions it made. In Germany, neither the federal government nor the state governments engage in matters like that."
To be continued."
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Vladimir Putin:
With regard to the person you just mentioned, he was not convicted for his political activities, but a criminal offense against foreign partners.
After all, the Russians also lost the war in Afghanistan (beside the many poisonings and gaspipes laying). Therefore, they are obliged to new sanctions:
US sanctions Russian firearms imports, missile-related technology exports to Moscow
21 Aug 2021
The sanctions "include a restriction on the permanent importation of firearms or ammunition manufactured or located in Russia pursuant to new or pending permit applications"
WASHINGTON, August 20. /TASS/. The United States has slapped Russia with a second round of sanctions over the incident with blogger Alexey Navalny, restricting imports of firearms and ammunition from Russia as well as exports of nuclear and missile-related technology to that country, says a statement released by Spokesperson for the US Department of State Ned Price on Friday.
It says that a second round of sanctions is imposed on Russia by the US Department of State under the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act (CBW Act).
The sanctions "include a restriction on the permanent importation of firearms or ammunition manufactured or located in Russia pursuant to new or pending permit applications," it says.
"New and pending permit applications for the permanent importation of firearms and ammunition manufactured or located in Russia will be subject to a policy of denial," the Department of State noted.
In the meantime, the US Treasury imposes "further restrictions on nuclear and missile-related technology exports to Russia." The press release says that the sanctions will take effect on September 7 and "will remain in place for a minimum of 12 months." The sanctions may be lifted once Russia "has met several conditions."
Navalny was rushed to a local hospital in the Siberian city of Omsk on August 20, 2020, after collapsing on a Moscow-bound flight from Tomsk. He fell into a coma and was put on a ventilator in an intensive care unit. On August 22, he was airlifted to Berlin and admitted to the Charite hospital. On September 2, the German government claimed that the blogger had been affected by a toxic agent belonging to the Novichok family. According to Berlin, the conclusions were substantiated by French and Swedish laboratories.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has reiterated that Moscow stays ready for comprehensive cooperation with Germany and pointed out that no poisonous substances had been detected in Navalny’s system prior to his transfer to Berlin.
US sanctions Russian firearms imports, missile-related technology exports to Moscow - World - TASS
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Q & A continuation:
"Question (retranslated):
Madam Federal Chancellor, the Minsk agreements are 6 years old now, but Ukraine remains divided, and you yourself said that people along the demarcation line in Donbass are dying. Following your talks today, are there any concrete plans to hold new talks at the heads of state or government level, or should we conclude that the Normandy format has failed?
And a question for you, Mr President. Once the Nord Stream 2 is completed, can you guarantee that gas transit across Ukraine will remain in place, and if so, will this arrangement remain in force after Ms Merkel leaves the post of chancellor?
Angela Merkel:
With regard to the Minsk agreements: we have failed to achieve the goals that we wanted to achieve. But this is the format we have, including the trilateral contact group, and talks with the separatists in Donetsk and Lugansk regions.
So, this format needs to be handled with care, but progress is not as good as I would like it to be. However, if we identify an agenda, we can make arrangements for high-level meetings and talks. But we need to know what to discuss. During my visit to Ukraine, I will be pushing for identifying this agenda, because any minor progress can be decisive. However, this represents a very ambitious goal and a very challenging task. There are many inputs here. I still recommend this format, even though it is taking more time than we wanted, but we still need to avoid a dead end.
Vladimir Putin:
I agree with the Federal Chancellor regarding the Minsk agreements and the Normandy format. We have no other tool to achieve peace, and I believe that it should be treated very carefully and with respect, despite the fact that we have so far failed to achieve the ultimate goals of the settlement.
The Minsk agreements are enshrined in a corresponding UN Security Council resolution, and in this sense, the Minsk agreements have become international law.
We are concerned that during the official talks and in their contacts with the media, the Ukrainian side says one thing, but inside the country it says something very different. In fact, and I want to emphasise this, it is enough to look at what the top public officials are saying, and they are saying that they are not going to comply with the Minsk agreements.
Today, I informed the Federal Chancellor that another draft law has been submitted by the Ukrainian government. If this law is adopted – please read it, it is not a classified document, it is probably available online – it means that Ukraine will, in fact, withdraw from the Minsk process unilaterally. Because it is not just that only certain things contradict the Minsk agreements, everything there contradicts the Minsk agreements. This will mean Ukraine’s de facto withdrawal from these agreements. I hope that during her visit, the Federal Chancellor will use some of her influence and exert some pressure on the Ukrainian authorities, and that this law will not be adopted.
Now, with regard to gas transit. Indeed, the Federal Chancellor has always advocated this approach. Always, mind you, even during construction, which is about to be completed. There are 44 or 45 kilometres left to go. (Addressing Alexei Miller.)
How many, Mr Miller? 15?
There are 15 more kilometres across the sea to go. We can safely assume that this project is nearing completion. But the Federal Chancellor has always raised the issue of continuing transit across Ukrainian territory even after the expiry of the transit contract.
The first thing I want to say in this regard. First, today this issue was raised again by the Federal Chancellor during the talks. I assured the Federal Chancellor that we will fully comply with our obligations under the transit contract even after she leaves the office of Federal Chancellor. Russia will fulfil all its obligations. We are doing so now and we will continue to do so going forward.
Next, Nord Stream 2. Some people claim the project is politically motivated. This is a fallacy or an attempt to mislead people. It is 2,000 kilometres shorter than the Ukrainian transit route. And it is a modern environmentally friendly system, and I mean it. It uses innovative equipment which, I believe, cuts carbon emissions into the atmosphere during the transit of our hydrocarbons to Europe by five times. We just need to be aware of it and know it. And it is much cheaper than transit across Ukraine.
However, we stand ready, and I’ll say it again, I have already said it publicly before and I want to make a point of it now, that we stand ready to transit gas across Ukraine beyond 2024. But we must understand the timeframe and volumes. And for this, we must know, and our European partners must tell us, how much they are willing to buy from us. This is obvious.
We cannot sign a transit contract if we have not signed supply contracts with our consumers in Europe. With the green agenda, which is already underway in Europe, we are wondering whether anyone will be buying gas from us altogether and, if so, how much. This needs to be discussed.
In any case, this is a purely business matter. I mean there is yet another component that is the technical condition of the pipeline system. To reiterate, we are not only willing to discuss this, we are really willing to get there. This is especially true of our supplies to Southern Europe. Consumption is on the rise, and I hope it will keep rising in the years ahead. Today, there is no other, more reliable source than Russian gas for German and other European consumers.
Question: Mr President, Ms Merkel,
You have been in close contact during the past 16 years: you have met and have spoken by phone. There have been ups and downs in relations between Russia and Germany during those 16 years. In general, what is your appraisal of the results achieved over 16 years and what is your vision of the future of Russian-German relations?
Vladimir Putin:
The question is not quite pertinent. I would rather not appraise the performance of the Federal Chancellor, as only the German people can do this, including at the upcoming elections to the Bundestag.
Indeed, our relations have lived through different times. We just noted that we have taken different approaches to assessing various situations. Nevertheless, cooperation between us over these years, despite the difficulties we faced throughout this fairly lengthy period, has expanded and become more diverse.
Today, we talked about the economic aspect [of our relations]. The Federal Republic is our second largest trade and economic partner next to China – over $7 billion… We invested about $7.5 billion – it is even $9.5 billion – in Germany, while our German partners invested $18 billion [in our economy]. Importantly, German companies largely operate in the industrial sector. We appreciate this.
Today, Madam Chancellor put forth some concrete questions in connection with – I understand this, as I do the same on our behalf – the need to safeguard the interests of German businesses in the Russian market. This has to do with the level of domestic content and the like. All these are current issues. Generally, the quality of our relations has changed fundamentally, getting, of course, better. Hopefully, after the elections and the change of government, this trend will remain in place.
Angela Merkel:
I believe that, despite different political systems, we need to keep communications channels open and exchange opinions. This is evidenced by the global situation and the history of relations between Germany and Russia. Our countries have lived through different periods, some of them terrible and some very pleasant.
Of course, during my term as chancellor, the political systems in our two countries have developed in different directions, so there are some vital matters that need to be discussed. All these differences notwithstanding, we have always managed to keep the negotiating channel open. I hope I have managed to contribute to this. I will always say that a failure to maintain dialogue is a poor choice. "
Merkel's phone rang during talks with Putin
August 20, 2021, 14:38
The phone call came at the beginning of a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the Kremlin. The head of the German government apparently forgot to turn off her cell phone.
During the welcoming speech of the Russian leader, a ringtone was heard, for the first moment no one seemed to know how to react. But then Merkel, realizing herself, took out her phone from her pocket and, obviously, turned it off or switched it to silent mode. Putin did not show that he had paid attention to this incident and continued his speech, RIA Novosti reports .
Wondering who tried to call Merkel during negotiations with Putin: Biden, Zelensky or her husband?
ВЗГЛЯД / Телефон Меркель зазвонил во время переговоров с Путиным :: Новости дня
You have to almost admire how trained politicians can speak volumes without actually saying anything.
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With regard to the Minsk agreements: we have failed to achieve the goals that we wanted to achieve. But this is the format we have, including the trilateral contact group, and talks with the separatists in Donetsk and Lugansk regions.
So, this format needs to be handled with care, but progress is not as good as I would like it to be. However, if we identify an agenda, we can make arrangements for high-level meetings and talks. But we need to know what to discuss. During my visit to Ukraine, I will be pushing for identifying this agenda, because any minor progress can be decisive. However, this represents a very ambitious goal and a very challenging task. There are many inputs here. I still recommend this format, even though it is taking more time than we wanted, but we still need to avoid a dead end.
(Eureka, in 25 years we do not need dangerous Mr. Putin...)
Merkel: Europe will no longer depend on Russian gas in no later than 25 years
/ Reuters
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, during talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kiev, called the timing of Europe's refusal of Russian gas. According to her, this should happen no later than 25 years later. The words of the German leader are reported by RIA Novosti .
Merkel noted that by 2046 European countries will either completely stop the supply of blue fuel from Russia, or will import gas in small volumes. The Chancellor pointed out that Ukraine will have to adapt to life without gas transit and start cooperating in other areas, for example, on hydrogen.
At the meeting, the leaders of the countries discussed the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany. Zelensky called the project dangerous from the point of view of Kiev. According to the president, Ukraine regards it as a geopolitical weapon.
Merkel, in turn, noted that Germany is attentive to Kiev's remarks. According to her, in case of violations by Moscow, sanctions may be imposed against Russia. At the same time, the Chancellor noted that gas transit through Ukraine should continue after 2024 - for this it is necessary to discuss the extension of the agreement.
Меркель назвала сроки отказа Европы от российского газа: Госэкономика: Экономика: Lenta.ru
What the fuck are US bases doing in Germany? Protecting the energy supply from Russia?
Have you heard of a place called "Crimea"?Quote:
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Dumbarse.
Dumbasse.
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'arry's lesson in geopolitics...Quote:
Originally Posted by harrybarracuda
THE LORD delivers to Europe.
Construction of Nord Stream 2 completed — Gazprom
According to Gazprom, 5.6 bln cubic meters of gas can be supplied through the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline this year
10 Sep, 14:35
"The construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline was fully completed on the morning of September 10, Gazprom said in a statement. "At a morning operational meeting of Gazprom, Chairman of the Board Alexey Miller said that at 8:45 Moscow time, the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline has been fully completed," the statement said.
It was reported earlier that the project operator had finished laying the last pipe of the Nord Stream 2. The company expects to commission the gas pipeline by the end of the year.
According to Gazprom, 5.6 bln cubic meters of gas can be supplied through the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline this year.
Bloomberg, citing sources, reported that Gazprom plans to start supplying gas through the first string of Nord Stream 2 from October 1, and through both - by December 1.
Nord Stream 2 includes two lines of the gas pipeline with a total capacity of 55 bln cubic meters per year from the coast of Russia through the Baltic Sea to Germany. The work was suspended in December 2019 after Swiss Allseas abandoned pipe-laying due to the threat of US sanctions. Since December 2020, the construction of the gas pipeline has been resumed."
Construction of Nord Stream 2 completed — Gazprom - Business & Economy - TASS
^But it is not nice that they bypass their cousins in Ukraine. Not immediately but in future...
Wondering when the ships would say, we will not sail through Panama (too dear), will we also bomb them? (the ships...)