Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Vladimir Putin never believed the West would cut off Russian oil: that was a grave mistake
Telegraph -- UK ^ | 7 March 2022 | AMBROSE EVANS-PRITCHARD

Posted on 03/08/2022 1:46:15 AM PST by dennisw

click here to read article


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-56 last
To: dennisw
Vladimir Putin never believed ...

since when does the Daily Telegraph know what Vladimir Putin believed?

The Chinese will buy the surplus - in the short term at least, until their reserves are full, reducing their dependancy on the Middle East. Then I suppose that means the ME will have more available to make up the shortfall to the West?
Seems the only winners will be the Chicoms???
41 posted on 03/08/2022 5:12:01 AM PST by Mr Radical (In times of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: dennisw
The White House is sending emergency missions to Saudi Arabia and Venezuela to find extra barrels. The US is pushing for a quick deal with Tehran on nuclear proliferation to bring back Iranian crude.

Isn't that great.

42 posted on 03/08/2022 5:17:04 AM PST by Mr Ramsbotham ("God is a spirit, and man His means of walking on the earth.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: mewzilla

Are you referring to this “little” nugget:

Pennsylvania’s main import from Russia is mineral fuels, which the state says is continuing for now. The Senate Republican Caucus says there is more than $1 billion in mineral fuel imports that Pennsylvania takes in from Russia.


43 posted on 03/08/2022 5:20:08 AM PST by MissEdie (Be the Light in Someone's Darkness.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 34 | View Replies]

To: dennisw

It may turn out to be a mistake for the nations who are cutting off Russian oil. The only positive may be the stark realization that Green Energy is not going to cut it.


44 posted on 03/08/2022 5:33:17 AM PST by Robert DeLong
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: dennisw

There are only so many alternatives to the 35-40 percent of European energy needs provided from Russia.

One alternative is pipelines from other countries but the infrastructure cannot currently meet demand.

The War on Energy by the Left has just come grinding to a halt in Europe.

America under the Democrats here will NEVER replace this energy need for the EU.

Within one year Russia will back to business with the West. Russia was unwilling to join USA-EU Gloabalism putting the UN in charge of people.

Cutting Russia out of Gloabalism going forward will mean that Syria, Iran, Venezula, North Korea and a host of other countries will not be integrated in the foreseeable future.

The USA uses economic, political, cultural, military and “trade” to pull countries like China and Russia into the global financial network.

Self-interest of nations and recognizing long term self-interest is the key to successful international trade and commerence. When a nation like the USA becomes ungovernable because it’s political and economic classes are too detatched from the day-to-days lives of citizens then the people suffer at the expense of those close to the decision making process who prosper.

Trump represented America First and the World on our coattails mutually for the self-interest of all. The DNC needs assurances (just as does Putin) that when their War on Americans ends with them leaving power that they and their wealth will not be harmed.


45 posted on 03/08/2022 5:46:30 AM PST by Jumper
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: NorseViking

Driving a wedge into NATO is his goal


46 posted on 03/08/2022 5:48:44 AM PST by SMARTY (Republics decline into democracies & democracies degenerate into despotisms. Aristotle)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

Comment #47 Removed by Moderator

To: Rastus

obviously lots of angles at play.

one can only assume that, like ukraine, there is all kinds of iranian money (much from the huge frozen funds unlocks) floating around our political system.

but I think the single major issue for the administration is the november election. at this point, they are looking for an outcome that avoids losing power in congress, even if it means very bad things for the people in general.

everything in US and US Media posture says the US wants this to escalate as fast as possible. it is a nightmare to contemplate, but I see no other way to interpret this.


48 posted on 03/08/2022 6:35:22 AM PST by WoofDog123
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 40 | View Replies]

To: dennisw

History is repeating itself.

Keep your ammo dry.


49 posted on 03/08/2022 7:21:57 AM PST by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: SmokingJoe

“The UK cant afford it. Heating bills have skyrocketed and families with children and old folks are suffering.”

Every year the UK media has a running body count of the number of pensioners who die of exposure because they can’t afford heating oil.

The charity is speaking out after it was revealed that 8,500 people died in England and Wales last winter due to cold homes. The figures are based on ONS figures released today which highlight that overall, there were 28,300 excess winter deaths, an increase of almost 20% on the previous winter. The warning comes as hundreds of organisations take part in Fuel Poverty Awareness Day

https://www.nea.org.uk/news/271120-01/


50 posted on 03/08/2022 7:27:06 AM PST by sergeantdave
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 10 | View Replies]

To: dennisw

Of course he considered it. Putin is not a fool.

He can sell enough to China to keep the lights on.

The Western media forgets that the world is round and things can flow eastwards as well.


51 posted on 03/08/2022 7:28:58 AM PST by Vermont Lt
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: SmokingJoe

We import about 44k per day. The 600k per day number is a fallacy.

I haven’t been able to find a source for the $600k number that gets tossed around.


52 posted on 03/08/2022 7:31:28 AM PST by Vermont Lt
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: SmokingJoe
After taking steps to cut US oil production by a million barrels per day since seizing power after stealing the elections.

Our crude production is actually up over 500K barrels/day since last January.

U.S. Field Production of Crude Oil (Thousand Barrels per Day)

53 posted on 03/08/2022 7:37:32 AM PST by semimojo
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: Drew68

Biden is running around asking everyone for oil except Texas.

Indeed just part if his and stooge crew plan inflation before recession comply or die without the green new deal.


54 posted on 03/08/2022 8:35:20 AM PST by Vaduz ( )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 29 | View Replies]

To: Vermont Lt

“Of course he considered it. Putin is not a fool.
He can sell enough to China to keep the lights on.
The Western media forgets that the world is round and things can flow eastwards as well.”

The Russian gas pipeline to China is small and pathetic. Chinese will bargain Puke Putin down to where they pay 70% or less than the world price for oil and gas. Senile tyrant Vlad had a great deal with Europe, selling them gas and oil. Europe paid full price. All the oligarchs were happy, and none of them wanted to invade Ukraine. Ukraine invasion is just one huge headache. Who needs this sh!t? Only crazy ass Putin with his delusions of grandeur.

But the senile old effer with his long Covid damaged brain could not leave well enough alone, Due to Putin living in the past. The past of glorious Czarist empires.

Which oil tankers are going to bring Russian oil to China? I don’t think there are many in the world who help out Vlad The Mad. How many oil tankers do China and Russia own? I am curious.


55 posted on 03/08/2022 8:40:23 AM PST by dennisw
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 51 | View Replies]

To: Jumper

Donald J. Trump

March 8th, 2022

Just confirmed that most of Europe won’t go along with the United States in boycotting Russian oil and gas. As usual the United States will be left out there alone, being taken advantage of by Europe, as we defend them, while we read in the Fake News how everyone has come together under Biden to fight Russia.


56 posted on 03/08/2022 10:19:36 AM PST by bitt ( <img src=' 'width=50%>)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 45 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-56 last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson