Posted on 03/07/2024 5:16:46 PM PST by USA-FRANCE
The Dörtyol terminal, based in the province of Hatay, had previously been a relatively slow-paced terminal for business and mostly exported Iraqi crude. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, however, seaborne deliveries of Russian oil to Dörtyol soared as European restrictions came into play and Moscow looked to reroute trade. In 2023, the terminal saw record amounts of Russian crude and refined oil move through Türkiye to Europe in a contravention of EU sanctions. Shipping data shows that Dörtyol – which imports, exports and stores fuel and crude – received a record 11.74 million barrels of Russian crude oil and fuel last year.
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Wait til Russia wins in Ukraine then starts looks at countries like France who are there firing missiles.
Russia and Iran use their own currency in trade don’t need SWIFT
“Wait til Russia wins in Ukraine then starts looks at countries like France who are there firing missiles.”
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No one is afraid of Russia these days.
Russia has proven to the word that their huge country is incapable of taking Ukraine - which is 30 times smaller (!). After TWO years of war...
Russia has lost 50% of the land areas they had originally taken in Ukraine after massive Russian retreats. They were battered by a few Ukrainians. Fascinating.
bttt
I hope that when/if Trump wins the presidential election, that he cancels all sanctions against Russia. OBiden seems dead set on bringing on WWIII and his stupidity will get a whole of people killed.
Trump Campaign Press Release - FACT: Trump Has Been Tougher On Russia Than Biden
October 22, 2020
While Joe Biden failed to stand up to Russia during his 47 years in office, President Trump has taken tougher action against Russia than any past Administration.
President Trump and his administration have been tougher on Russia than any past administration.
President Obama’s Secretary of Defense Robert Gates says it’s “true” that President Trump’s administration has been the toughest on Russia.
President Trump has repeatedly pushed back against Russian attempts to threaten American institutions, including imposing sanctions on hundreds of individuals and entities suspected of attempted election interference.
To hold Russia accountable for their repeated violations, President Trump withdrew the United States from both the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty and Open Skies Treaty.
The Trump Administration imposed harsh penalties in response to Russia’s evasion of sanctions against North Korea, Syria, Iran, and Venezuela.
President Trump placed strong sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, warning Germany and other nations about the dangers of relying on Russian energy.
“I hope that when/if Trump wins the presidential election, that he cancels all sanctions against Russia.”
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Apparently you don’t know Trump one bit...
Trump is the one who STARTED the sanctions against Russia.
Trump is the one who INITIATED large shipments of high-tech US weaponry to Ukraine so they could better defend themselves against the Russian Invaders.
Why did Trump do that? Because he wants nations borders to be respected, not violated. What Trump wants for America, he wants the same For Americas allies.
He likes BORDERS. Respected BORDERS. I thought you knew that.
The pro-Russian-invader polices you seem to support are actually Obama politics. Obama only sent pillows and blankets to Ukraine, a true scandal. Is that really what you want? Appeasing warmongering Russia inciting it to invade other countries on and on...?? Not good. Your idea would spark WWIII.
Here are the 40 points the Trump Administration did in support for Ukraine and to resist Russia’s aggressions against Ukraine and America’s interests, it’s all official and all verified. Not lies, you can verify it all online yourself, if you like.
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The TRUMP Presidency accomplished policies:
Arming Ukraine: The U.S. provided lethal military aid, including Javelin anti-tank missiles, to support Ukraine in countering Russian-backed separatists.
Rejection of Russia’s Annexation of Crimea: Trump’s administration consistently rejected Russia’s annexation of Crimea and supported Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
Imposition of Sanctions: The Trump administration imposed several rounds of sanctions on Russia for actions like election interference, annexation of Crimea, and human rights abuses.
Expulsion of Russian Diplomats: In response to the Skripal poisoning in the UK, the U.S. expelled 60 Russian diplomats and closed the Russian consulate in Seattle.
Support for European Allies: The Trump administration reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Eastern European countries against potential Russian aggression.
Withdrawal from INF Treaty: The U.S. under Trump officially withdrew from the INF Treaty, citing Russia’s violations.
Increased NATO Military Spending: Trump pressured NATO allies to increase defense spending to enhance the alliance’s capabilities against potential Russian aggression.
Condemnation of Nord Stream 2: Trump criticized the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project between Russia and Germany, expressing concerns over energy dependence and geopolitical leverage.
Accusations of Russian Cyberattacks: Trump’s administration publicly accused Russia of cyberattacks, including election interference and targeting critical infrastructure.
Suspension of INF Treaty Compliance: Before formally withdrawing from the INF Treaty, the U.S. suspended obligations under the treaty in response to Russia’s alleged violations.
Support for the Three Seas Initiative: The Trump administration expressed support for the Three Seas Initiative, promoting cooperation among Central and Eastern European countries to reduce dependence on Russian energy.
Presence in the Black Sea: The U.S. increased its naval presence in the Black Sea region to support allies and counter potential Russian aggression.
Magnitsky Act Enforcement: The Trump administration continued to enforce the Magnitsky Act, imposing sanctions on Russian officials accused of human rights abuses and corruption.
Expansion of U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas Exports: Trump aimed to increase U.S. LNG exports to Europe to decrease European reliance on Russian gas.
Sanctions on Russian Oligarchs: The U.S. imposed sanctions on Russian oligarchs with close ties to the Kremlin.
Support for Georgia and Moldova: The Trump administration reaffirmed support for Georgia and Moldova’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
U.S. Cyber Command Actions: The U.S. Cyber Command took actions to disrupt Russian cyber operations.
Energy Diplomacy in Eastern Europe: Trump pursued energy diplomacy to promote energy diversification in Eastern Europe, reducing reliance on Russian gas.
U.S. Troop Deployment to Poland: The U.S. announced the deployment of 1,000 troops to Poland to counter Russian aggression.
Opposition to Russia’s Syria Policy: The U.S. opposed Russia’s military intervention in Syria and supported the opposition to President Bashar al-Assad.
Russian Private Military Companies Sanctions: The U.S. imposed sanctions on Russian private military companies, including Wagner Group.
Support for Belarusian Democracy: The Trump administration supported pro-democracy efforts in Belarus following disputed elections and protests.
Sanctions on Russian Banks: The U.S. imposed sanctions on Russian banks, including Sberbank and VTB Bank, for their roles in supporting Russian actions.
Export Controls on Technology: The U.S. tightened export controls on certain technology items to prevent their use in Russia’s military and intelligence activities.
Increased Military Aid to Eastern European Allies: The U.S. increased military aid and training to Eastern European countries, enhancing their defense capabilities.
Opposition to Russia’s Annexation of South Ossetia: The Trump administration opposed Russia’s recognition of South Ossetia’s independence from Georgia.
Support for Montenegro’s NATO Membership: The Trump administration supported Montenegro’s accession to NATO, despite Russian opposition.
Criticism of Russia’s Nuclear Weapons Development: Trump criticized Russia’s development of new nuclear weapons and delivery systems.
Support for Ukraine’s Reforms: The U.S. supported Ukraine’s reform efforts and anti-corruption measures.
Expanding the Black Sea Maritime Security Initiative: The U.S. expanded the initiative to enhance security cooperation among Black Sea countries.
Opposition to Russia’s Actions in Venezuela: The U.S. opposed Russia’s support for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during the political crisis.
U.S. Embassy Move in Israel: While not directly related to Russia, Trump’s decision to move the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem drew criticism from Russia and other countries.
Strengthening U.S. Cyber Defenses: The Trump administration worked to improve U.S. cybersecurity to counter potential Russian cyber threats.
U.S. Support for International Organizations: The U.S. supported international organizations that took actions against Russia, such as the UN and OPCW.
Criticism of Russia’s Intervention in Ukraine’s Presidential Elections: The U.S. condemned Russia’s interference in Ukraine’s elections.
Sanctions on Russian Intelligence Officers: The U.S. imposed sanctions on Russian intelligence officers involved in cyberattacks.
Refusal to Recognize Abkhazia’s Independence: The Trump administration did not recognize Abkhazia as an independent state, aligning with Georgia’s position.
Support for Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue: The U.S. supported the dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia, which Russia opposed due to its close ties with Serbia.
Support for Eastern Partnership Countries: The Trump administration supported the Eastern Partnership countries’ sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russian pressure.
Hi ansel12
I added some to your list of Trump accomplishments. :)
Trump will soon become (once again) the most anti-Kremlin, anti-communist and anti-islamic US President the world has even seen.
Good.
All the best,
Trump Signs New Sanctions Against Russia
“WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed new sanctions on Russia for its alleged involvement in the March 2018 near-fatal nerve-agent attack on Sergei Skripal and his daughter in Britain, a move Moscow has called “regrettable,” saying it will damage bilateral ties.
Trump signed an executive order on August 1 imposing a second set of sanctions against Moscow as mandated under the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination (CBW) Act after Russia’s involvement in the use of the nerve agent novichok in the attack was determined.”
“No one is afraid of Russia these days.”
Wait a minute. So Russia is not a threat to conquer Europe anymore? Good, that was supposed to be the reason we were funding Ukraine. We don’t need to do it anymore.
sounds like Hubris, to me
Ask yourself this question. Did any of those actions against hurt the people? Was Trump trying to purposely tank their economy, or was taking aim more at the governmental bodies in Russia?
“No one is afraid of Russia these days.”
- Wait a minute. So Russia is not a threat to conquer Europe anymore? Good, that was supposed to be the reason we were funding Ukraine. We don’t need to do it anymore. -
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I don’t think you understand.
We are not afraid of Russia simply because we in the West have remained pro-active militarily against Russia’s agressions, and thanks to THAT we have efficiently stopped Russia from invading further countries. We are succeeding in a spectacular way.
The only thing that I’m afraid of are the Hippies and Hanoi-Jane people. They still exist in 2024 and there is a small portion of them in Congress. They want us to stop resisting Russia’s aggression - just like the far-left in America want us to stop resisting the criminals by “Defunding the Police”.
Logically speaking, it’s exactly the same thing!
Those kind of people made us end the Vietnam war prematurely at a time we were winning militarily. It made russia and communism in those days stronger.
The only thing needed for war to succeed and spread like wildfire is : weakness, cowardness, and misinformation.
It appears that Zelenkyy’s discussions with Erdowan are bearing fruit. I suspect he told Erdowan that ukraine will welcome the return of any former Crimean residents who Russia forced out of that peninsula. Many of them were of Turkish ancestry and ethnicity. I will always remember the name of that oil terminal, it rhymes with dirty oil. a fit title for Russian oil.
I suspect he told Erdowan that ukraine will welcome the return of any former Crimean residents who Russia forced out of that peninsula.
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Interesting thought. It could possibly be the case that he suggested that to Erdogan...
One thing is certain, Turkey seems to have chosen its side in this conflict. It’s the West.
He recently accepted to let Sweden join Nato, he asked for F16’s from America (got a yes), while snubbing potential Russian aircraft. And now Turkish oil terminals halting all trade with Russia... Things are happening...
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