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Gas for rubles. Who will blink first?
The Duran: Episode 1249
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There is the element of demonic pride in Germany, France, Us, UK, to deny Russia’s demands for payment in Rubles. Isn’t there, as well, a hidden intention to create a casus belli against Russia? If Russia follows through with its demands (hopefully it will not flinch) the criminal west may want to make the case for launching a military attack, either through Ukraine or directly through Poland?
I would not refer to it as “demonic pride” but rather trembling fear of the US regime, of what that regime might do to them, German, France, etc. what it is doing to Ukraine, should they refuse to obey.
Spot on Helga !
Won’t happen, all their war materiale has been sent to Ukraine, L.O.L.
This is true. I read in a French magazine that the French military is seriously worried because they have no more material to defend themselves in case of a war. Everything was sent to Ukraine.
USA maybe considering Venezuelan invasion for crude oil.
LOL but sadly it might be true.
That’s been tried and didn’t work. Remember Juan Guaido, declared by the US to be the president of Venezuela? It didn’t work. And since then almost all of South America has turned left, away from the US. [“left” in Latin America is the opposite of what is called “left” in the US]
You do realise, Venezuela is a long way from the E.U. ?
Alex C pointed out that he would not be surprised if the Ruble eventually strengthened to 80 Rub/ USD.
I just went to look: 1 USD = 85.2701 RUB Mar 30, 2022, 22:02 UTC
His prediction looks almost certain, and even quite conservative.
Couple of days ago, the German Unions for construction and Industry actually went public and clarified what will happen to Germany, then the E.U. if they refused to pay for the gas in Roubles. All Industry in Germany would cease, period. That means the industries required to manufacture the products, needed to build the facilities required, to unload and distribute the U.S. CNG to where it was required was impossible. A side mention was also made regarding the ships transporting CNG, all of which have orders to fulfil and no spare shipping available. Clearly, the Germans WILL be paying for… Read more »
TASS reports: Russia sanctions likely to dilute US dollar’s dominance, IMF says – Radical restrictive measures imposed by Western countries may contribute to the emergence of small currency blocs based on trade between certain groups of states, IMF’s first deputy managing director Gita Gopinath pointed out – LONDON, March 31. /TASS/. Sanctions imposed by Western countries against Russia could lead to fragmentation of the global financial system and dilute the US dollar’s dominance in it, Gita Gopinath, the IMF’s first deputy managing director has warned. The official considers that radical restrictive measures imposed by Western countries after the launch of… Read more »
LES ECHOS/FRANCE: Rationing of Russian gas will threaten Germany with recession – Moscow’s ultimatum to no longer deliver gas except in exchange for payment in rubles convinced Berlin to activate its emergency plan to secure its supply. The risk of Germany tipping into a recession “is substantial”, according to the Council of Elders. On Wednesday, it revised its growth forecasts drastically downwards. “From now on, every gas consumer – from companies to private households – is obliged to reduce their consumption as much as possible. Every kilowatt-hour saved helps,” Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Wednesday. Moscow’s ultimatum that all… Read more »
LES ECHOS / FRANCE: Russia increases its pressure to sell gas but also cereals only for rubles – The Duma speaker announced on Wednesday that he wanted to extend the list of products sold in rubles. The Kremlin specifies that this measure will be applied gradually, while the new payment system for Russian gas is announced for Thursday. Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin referred to payment in rubles for “fertilizers, grain, edible oil, oil, coal, metals, wood…” “If you want gas, find rubles! » Between irony and threats, Vyacheslav Volodin addressed Europeans this Wednesday morning. He is the president of the… Read more »
“President Putin dosen’t bluff” I sincerely hope not, turn it off, bring the EU to it’s knees, I live in the UK. But as Madeline Albright said about those Iraqi dead children, “the price was worth it” that is the sort of politicians the west has. maniacs.
just seen the news Putin has signed a decree RUBLES OR NO GAS.
Putin has called their bluff (EU) I am over the moon, NICE ONE PRESIDENT PUTIN.