How Are Those Russian Sanctions Working Out?

[johngaltshrugged]

Do you ever get the feeling that our govt & MSM may not be telling us the whole truth?

Remember when the deep thinkers in DC told us we had to sacrifice when they sanctioned Russia to stop that evil communist Putin & we would shut off their money flow by stopping their exports?
Pedo Joe even illegally bombed a pipeline to facilitate this.

How America Took Out The Nord Stream Pipeline

The New York Times called it a “mystery,” but the United States executed a covert sea operation that was kept secret—until now

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Russian oil exports are higher than pre-war levels.

https://www.financialexpress.com/world-news/despite-sanctions-russian-oil-exports-jump-to-highest-level-in-almost-three-years/3047661/

Why is Ukraine still buying Russian fuel?

Trading with the Enemy. Seymour Hersh - Global Research

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Japan is already buying Russian oil for above the sanctioned cap price.

Japan Breaks With US Allies, Purchases Russian Oil Above $60-A-Barrel Cap: Report

After western sanctions, many European countries weaned themselves off Russian oil in response to the Ukraine war. However, Japan has stepped up its purchases of Russian natural gas over the past year

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The EU economy is in shambles because of these sanctions but they are importing more Russian LNG than before the war.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/20/economy/europe-recession-risk/index.html

Analysis: LNG imports test EU resolve to quit Russian fossil fuel - Energy News for the United States Oil & Gas Industry | EnergyNow.com

Summary EU has yet to impose sanctions on Russian gas Europe's Russian LNG buying increased since war Halt to LNG imports bears risks for EU countries BRUSSELS/LONDON, April 12 (Reuters) - Political pressure is building within the European Union to tackle the daunting challenge of closing a...

energynow.com

 

[Moonglow]

Pedo Joe even illegally bombed a pipeline to facilitate this.

Another lie that has not been proven.

 

[Moonglow]

Who took out the Nord Stream?


Involvement by other countries

On 29 October 2022, Russia accused a unit of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy of sabotaging the gas pipeline.

2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage - Wikipedia​

 

[Moonglow]

Why Russian oil and gas is still flowing through Ukraine​

The Economist
https://www.economist.com › europe › 2023/03/30



Mar 30, 2023 — Ukrainian officials say as long as Europeans are buying Russian gas they will honour their contract to transport it.

 

[Moonglow]

How much gas does the EU import from Russia?


Reliance on Russian fossil fuel imports varies considerably across Europe as shown in the charts at the end of this paper. Russia supplied 15% of EU gas imports in the third quarter of 2022, down from 23% in the second quarter of 2022 and 40% in 2021.Mar 13, 2023

Imports of fossil fuels from Russia - House of Commons Library​

 

[Moonglow]

Since then the EU has become an economic and political force to reckon with. Its combined gross domestic product (GDP) stood at $16.6 trillion in 2022, after the U.S. ($26 trillion) and China ($19 trillion.) GDP is a broad indicator of the economic activity within a country.Jan 27, 2023

The $16 Trillion European Union Economy - Visual Capitalist​

 

[Moonglow]

It is estimated that in 2022, Russia's gross domestic product (GDP) dropped by 2.1%. Russia's economy may continue to shrink in 2023. Its GDP is forecast to decline by 2.5% in the worst-case scenario (OECD) or by 0.2% according to the World Bank. The IMF expects growth in 2023 (0.7%).2 days ago

Impact of sanctions on the Russian economy - Consilium​

 

[johngaltshrugged]

Yes comrade moonie, Russia is losing badly & they are getting mauled by the Ukie Nazis.
You can trust The Party because Big Brother will never lie to you.



You are one of the useful idiots the totalitarians count on.
Big Brother approves & you will be rewarded for your loyalty to The Party

 

[Moonglow]

I don't see Russia winning so they must be working considering how big and bad Pootin and the Ruskies bragged to be.

 

[johngaltshrugged]

Yep, those Ukrainians are really taking it to the Russians... except in Bakhmut or the other territories that are lost for good.

Like I said before, you are the poster boy for useful idiots

 

[luiza]

I don't see Russia winning so they must be working considering how big and bad Pootin and the Ruskies bragged to be.

What you see is probably of no interest to anybody other than other residents in your Retirement Home whom you doubtless bore rigid.

Interesting how people can be unaware of all the information from both sides on a matter and from those actually involved in it , yet still have an idiotic contrary opinion.

It's a toss up whether Stupidity or Congenital Rigidity or both terms apply.

 

[Moonglow]

What you see is probably of no interest to anybody other than other residents in your Retirement Home whom you doubtless bore rigid.

Interesting how people can be unaware of all the information from both sides on a matter and from those actually involved in it , yet still have an idiotic contrary opinion.

It's a toss up whether Stupidity or Congenital Rigidity or both terms apply.

My retirement home is a private one on 43 acres of land that doesn't need the Ruskies and their inglorious stumble in history proving how weak they are.

 

[Moonglow]

Yep, those Ukrainians are really taking it to the Russians... except in Bakhmut or the other territories that are lost for good.

Like I said before, you are the poster boy for useful idiots

Russian forces bear down on Ukrainian defenders in ...​

AP News
https://apnews.com › article › russia-ukraine-war-bakh...



2 days ago — The British assessment said the Ukrainian defense still holds Bakhmut's western districts but has been subjected to particularly intense ...

 

[Doc7505]

Another lie that has not been proven.

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Russia's ruble is the strongest currency in the world this year

After its value plunged to less than a U.S. penny, the ruble is now trading 40% higher than before Russia attacked Ukraine. Why?

www.cbsnews.com

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Why Russia’s Economy Is Holding On

With oil exports strong in April, Putin avoids economic ruin while hammering Ukraine.

foreignpolicy.com

 

[Moonglow]

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Russia's ruble is the strongest currency in the world this year

After its value plunged to less than a U.S. penny, the ruble is now trading 40% higher than before Russia attacked Ukraine. Why?

www.cbsnews.com

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Why Russia’s Economy Is Holding On

With oil exports strong in April, Putin avoids economic ruin while hammering Ukraine.

foreignpolicy.com

Let's see 40% of a penny is 1.4 cents, yeah that ruble is hot!



2 days ago — The Russian ruble depreciated to 82 per USD in April, the lowest in a year and below pre-war levels amid weak foreign currency inflows and a ...

Russian Ruble - Quote - Chart - Historical Data - News

The USDRUB increased 0.4527 or 0.50% to 91.5013 on Monday February 17 from 91.0486 in the previous trading session. Russian Ruble - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on February of 2025.

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[johngaltshrugged]

Let's see 40% of a penny is 1.4 cents, yeah that ruble is hot!

Is that common core moonie?
Does that also mean 40% of a dollar is $1.40?

Let me help you out- 40% of a penny is 4/10 of 1 cent.
Why is math so hard for you collectivists?