Russia vs. Ukraine Part 2

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[Libertarian01]

Regarding Nordstream I was just watching a presentation by Peter Zeihan.

According to what he was saying, behind closed doors Sweden is certain (and has been since very early on) that the Russians blew it up.

The basic logic was that Russia (the govt) had pushed to cut off service. Gazprom (the Russian oil company) was then on the hook by contract for paying Germany the full cost of natural gas when they had to go somewhere else. HOWEVER, if an act of terror or war took out the pipeline then Gazprom was off the hook. This allows Russia to damage Germany and Gazprom doesn't have to pay Germany.

So, why hasn't Sweden come out and just said so? Because... Europe is trying to wean itself off of Russian oil and gas. Slowly. If Sweden were to come out with proof today Europe would be politically forced to cut all ties today. That hard slam would really hurt, so for everyone's sake Sweden is keeping quiet, for now, until their European allies are able to whether the entire shutdown.

Just a thought...

Regards,

Doug

There is now some evidence that Zeihan may have been on track.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europ...before-blasts-nordic-broadcasters-2023-05-03/

 

[jamil]

On the other hand, the folks that say it was the US said that Sweden was involved. So who is lying?

 

[DadSmith]

BREAKING NEWS: DID UKRAINE TRY TO KILL PUTIN ? | May 3, 2023

DID UKRAINE TRY TO KILL PUTIN ?

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UAV hit the Kremlin and Russia is saying it was a possible assassination attempt on Putin.

@BigRed are you behind this?

 

[KellyinAvon]

On the other hand, the folks that say it was the US said that Sweden was involved. So who is lying?

Probably notorious terrorist Swede Johansson

 

[indyartisan]

 

[DadSmith]

@BigRed ?

 

[actaeon277]

BREAKING NEWS: DID UKRAINE TRY TO KILL PUTIN ? | May 3, 2023

DID UKRAINE TRY TO KILL PUTIN ?

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UAV hit the Kremlin and Russia is saying it was a possible assassination attempt on Putin.

@BigRed are you behind this?

Assassination attempt?
Come on.

It's a statement.
Would they be happy if they got him, I'm sure they would.
But you don't target a building that he MAY have been in, with something that can't even wipe out the entire building.

 

[DadSmith]

 

[KellyinAvon]

Assassination attempt?
Come on.

It's a statement.
Would they be happy if they got him, I'm sure they would.
But you don't target a building that he MAY have been in, with something that can't even wipe out the entire building.

I don’t figure the Rooskies are much on Law Of Armed Conflict training, but maybe somebody should tell Vlad he is a lawful target.

 

[dudley0]

Assassination attempt?
Come on.

It's a statement.
Would they be happy if they got him, I'm sure they would.
But you don't target a building that he MAY have been in, with something that can't even wipe out the entire building.

Didn't look like it even messed up much roofing.

Not to be a conspiracy guy, but are we sure that Russia didn't do that so they had a more valid reason to start targeting high officials?

 

[DadSmith]

Will they be dropping a FOAB or two on Kiev?

 

[BugI02]

On the other hand, the folks that say it was the US said that Sweden was involved. So who is lying?

Smart money says 'Everybody'

 

[DadSmith]

 

[BigRed]

BREAKING NEWS: DID UKRAINE TRY TO KILL PUTIN ? | May 3, 2023

DID UKRAINE TRY TO KILL PUTIN ?

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UAV hit the Kremlin and Russia is saying it was a possible assassination attempt on Putin.

@BigRed are you behind this?

Of course not. It was a FAILED attempt.

Besides, I do not perform until paid.

 

[HoosierLife]

@BigRed ?

Worst assassination attempt ever.

 

[BigRed]

Worst assassination attempt ever.

Yep.

Guessing it didn't even interrupt the play!

 

[Wolfhound]

Worst assassination attempt ever.

Looked like some kids Estes rocket flew off course. Or maybe a bottle rocket.

 

[AndreusMaximus]

Yep.

Guessing it didn't even interrupt the play!

 

[nra4ever]

U can always count on Kim for DOOM