Russia Was Prepared to Withstand Sanctions. Why Wasn't Europe Prepared to Impose

[Lubang Bawah]

I'm sure when Russia dared to invade Ukraine then they already knew bad things including sanctions from Europe, but because Russia is an oil and gas producing country and has good relations with China, they are not worried if Europe imposes sanctions, and at this time Russia is not too bothered with sanctions because Europe can never be firm on Russia.

[Sithara007]

I'm sure when Russia dared to invade Ukraine then they already knew bad things including sanctions from Europe, but because Russia is an oil and gas producing country and has good relations with China, they are not worried if Europe imposes sanctions, and at this time Russia is not too bothered with sanctions because Europe can never be firm on Russia.

For sure Russia didn't expected such a severe reaction from the EU and the US. EU is overdependent on Russian oil and gas, and yet they are talking about completely phasing out Russian purchases. I don't know how practical is this, but if implemented it can severely impact Russia. The good thing for Russia is that oil and natural gas prices are at all time high, and they are still profiting out from their oil/gas exports despite the steep discounts. And diverting the supplies to China is going to take a lot of time, and I am not even sure whether it is possible.

[Tony116]

I'm sure when Russia dared to invade Ukraine then they already knew bad things including sanctions from Europe, but because Russia is an oil and gas producing country and has good relations with China, they are not worried if Europe imposes sanctions, and at this time Russia is not too bothered with sanctions because Europe can never be firm on Russia.

For sure Russia didn't expected such a severe reaction from the EU and the US. EU is overdependent on Russian oil and gas, and yet they are talking about completely phasing out Russian purchases. I don't know how practical is this, but if implemented it can severely impact Russia. The good thing for Russia is that oil and natural gas prices are at all time high, and they are still profiting out from their oil/gas exports despite the steep discounts. And diverting the supplies to China is going to take a lot of time, and I am not even sure whether it is possible.

Maybe Russia also calculated but these reactions in my opinion are beyond their calculations. The fighting situation shows no sign of abating and EU countries are planning to reduce their energy dependence on Russia earlier than expected to make sanctions more effective.

The redirection of oil and gas supplies to China and Asian countries will take some time, but Europe's search for alternative Russian sources remains unresolved. I don't know how they will do it, but now I see the EU as deadlocked as Russia if the two sides stop cooperating.

[laredo7mm]

Who funded Russia? Are they not the Wests? After Russia invaded Crimea in 2014, the Wests are still buying oils and fossil fuels from Russia. They showed they depended on Russia when there are many available alternatives. West can be said to be the cause of the war. I expect all imports from Russia into Western nations should have ceased since many years ago. Then, Russia would have not have such power and weaponry they have today.

The bitter truth is everybody only care about their own interest. Russian fuel is cheap and is located right next to the EU which makes it reliable too. You said there are many alternatives but can you show us some of them? Don't you think there are plenty of minds that are sitting there to find a good alternative to Russian fuel? Why didn't they find that yet?

Look what experts say:

“There’s just no way even OPEC+ and even combined Iran and Venezuela could make up for it,” Vandana Hari, founder of energy intelligence firm Vanda Insights, told CNBC’s.”

[CaptainCrapper]

Who funded Russia? Are they not the Wests? After Russia invaded Crimea in 2014, the Wests are still buying oils and fossil fuels from Russia. They showed they depended on Russia when there are many available alternatives. West can be said to be the cause of the war. I expect all imports from Russia into Western nations should have ceased since many years ago. Then, Russia would have not have such power and weaponry they have today.

Yes, rasa is doing crime in the whole world cause they want to go leading position but still, the USA has a democracy for that reason russia cant do anything cause the world democracy is a fair system now.

[DanWalker]

Who funded Russia? Are they not the Wests? After Russia invaded Crimea in 2014, the Wests are still buying oils and fossil fuels from Russia. They showed they depended on Russia when there are many available alternatives. West can be said to be the cause of the war. I expect all imports from Russia into Western nations should have ceased since many years ago. Then, Russia would have not have such power and weaponry they have today.

The bitter truth is everybody only care about their own interest. Russian fuel is cheap and is located right next to the EU which makes it reliable too. You said there are many alternatives but can you show us some of them? Don't you think there are plenty of minds that are sitting there to find a good alternative to Russian fuel? Why didn't they find that yet?

Look what experts say:

“There’s just no way even OPEC+ and even combined Iran and Venezuela could make up for it,” Vandana Hari, founder of energy intelligence firm Vanda Insights, told CNBC’s.”

No option for the EU would be better than Russia, The German government also recently announced that it will stop importing Russian oil from the end of this year and stop relying on gas according to the European route. But they never mentioned a replacement, who would replace the Russian oil supply for them. It seems that all they are saying is to intimidate Russia, they cannot find an alternative.

[Sithara007]

Maybe Russia also calculated but these reactions in my opinion are beyond their calculations. The fighting situation shows no sign of abating and EU countries are planning to reduce their energy dependence on Russia earlier than expected to make sanctions more effective.

The redirection of oil and gas supplies to China and Asian countries will take some time, but Europe's search for alternative Russian sources remains unresolved. I don't know how they will do it, but now I see the EU as deadlocked as Russia if the two sides stop cooperating.

It is self-harm for the European Union. Unlike the US (which is a net exporter of petroleum and natural gas), the EU imports most of its oil and gas and the heavy industries depend heavily on these energy imports. On top of that, many of the refineries in Germany and some of the other EU nations are designed to process the Russian crude grades. In order to process crude from US or some other region, they need to undergo expensive renovations. Phasing out gas is even more troublesome. EU doesn't even have a large number of LNG terminals.

[Pomogator]

Of course, Europe did not expect such actions from Russia. Russia began to prepare for large-scale sanctions after 2014, although then they were very small compared to 2022. I think they prepared not quite correctly, because all external assets were blocked, which greatly broke its economy.

[DanWalker]

Of course, Europe did not expect such actions from Russia. Russia began to prepare for large-scale sanctions after 2014, although then they were very small compared to 2022. I think they prepared not quite correctly, because all external assets were blocked, which greatly broke its economy.

Russia certainly has made very thorough preparations, but perhaps they must also be surprised by such draconian sanctions. It is true that their economies are being ravaged by sanctions, but Europe and the United States will also suffer significant damage from their own economic sanctions. It seems that neither side benefits, the only one who benefits in this situation and I think is none other than China.

[FlamingFingers]

Europe will feel the heat also, at this point I just see this war as comic relief. Funny propaganda everywhere, the west dancing with Ukraine's vulnerability, EU is now asking its citizens to work from home three days a week to reduce reliance on Russia energy. Instead of finding ways to stop the war, the EU countries are running from pillar to post to punish Russia. Now its has come to sanctioning themselves. When you stay home for three days in a week you burn more gas in heating the home. When you drive slow, you pollute the environment the more.

[DrBeer]

No option for the EU would be better than Russia, The German government also recently announced that it will stop importing Russian oil from the end of this year and stop relying on gas according to the European route. But they never mentioned a replacement, who would replace the Russian oil supply for them. It seems that all they are saying is to intimidate Russia, they cannot find an alternative.

Why is she the best choice? The fact that, at the discretion of a not quite adequate ruler, he can take and stop gas supplies in winter, violating the contractual terms? And this is not the first time! And what's more - after that, there are also ultimatums to change the supply chain and payment!
What is worse, for example, oil from Norway and gas from suppliers from Asia? Or SGP hubs in the Baltics or Portugal? Risk diversification in today's situation is the best solution! Russia is a toxic country, a toxic and unpredictable supplier - do you really want to work and have a relationship with such a person?

[ropyu1978]

Europe will feel the heat also, at this point I just see this war as comic relief. Funny propaganda everywhere, the west dancing with Ukraine's vulnerability, EU is now asking its citizens to work from home three days a week to reduce reliance on Russia energy. Instead of finding ways to stop the war, the EU countries are running from pillar to post to punish Russia. Now its has come to sanctioning themselves. When you stay home for three days in a week you burn more gas in heating the home. When you drive slow, you pollute the environment the more.

war brought havoc to all countries, at the beginning of the war almost all countries imposed sanctions on Russia, but the proof is not Russia who has experienced the impact of the sanctions given, in fact other countries have experienced the impact of Russian sanctions, even America itself is now experiencing the impact what is extraordinary, the country that used to impose sanctions on Russia, now the country is silent, and seems to be running away from their responsibilities, it is countries with weak economies that receive a huge impact, like Indonesia, where oil prices are now soaring.

[FlamingFingers]

Europe will feel the heat also, at this point I just see this war as comic relief. Funny propaganda everywhere, the west dancing with Ukraine's vulnerability, EU is now asking its citizens to work from home three days a week to reduce reliance on Russia energy. Instead of finding ways to stop the war, the EU countries are running from pillar to post to punish Russia. Now its has come to sanctioning themselves. When you stay home for three days in a week you burn more gas in heating the home. When you drive slow, you pollute the environment the more.

war brought havoc to all countries, at the beginning of the war almost all countries imposed sanctions on Russia, but the proof is not Russia who has experienced the impact of the sanctions given, in fact other countries have experienced the impact of Russian sanctions, even America itself is now experiencing the impact what is extraordinary, the country that used to impose sanctions on Russia, now the country is silent, and seems to be running away from their responsibilities, it is countries with weak economies that receive a huge impact, like Indonesia, where oil prices are now soaring.

With such great impact to Indonesia economy I believe that they will feel like the war should continue lol, because it's being in their favour, I heard a news but I don't know how genuine it is that European companies may be able to work around Russia's demand to receive gas payments in roubles without breaching sanctions if they pay in euros or dollars which are then converted into the Russian currency, EU do not have a choice, Russia gas is the cheapest for Europe, its either Russia gas or people go on the street when Winter starts knocking in Europe. Gas will be so expensive in Europe if they insist on boycotting Russia gas.

[gantez]

Europe will feel the heat also, at this point I just see this war as comic relief. Funny propaganda everywhere, the west dancing with Ukraine's vulnerability, EU is now asking its citizens to work from home three days a week to reduce reliance on Russia energy. Instead of finding ways to stop the war, the EU countries are running from pillar to post to punish Russia. Now its has come to sanctioning themselves. When you stay home for three days in a week you burn more gas in heating the home. When you drive slow, you pollute the environment the more.

Is quite a funny scene. I didn't expect myself to keep hearing about the war between Russia and Ukraine till this moment and Russia have made success in different areas including in the war and getting EU to begin to adjust their life style to suit the present reality. They going into another thing looking like the covid-19 restrictions. Working from home is not what the people in Europe expect now. I expect the war to be over this time but we are yet not seeing to that now.

[Freeesta]

Europe will feel the heat also, at this point I just see this war as comic relief. Funny propaganda everywhere, the west dancing with Ukraine's vulnerability, EU is now asking its citizens to work from home three days a week to reduce reliance on Russia energy. Instead of finding ways to stop the war, the EU countries are running from pillar to post to punish Russia. Now its has come to sanctioning themselves. When you stay home for three days in a week you burn more gas in heating the home. When you drive slow, you pollute the environment the more.

war brought havoc to all countries, at the beginning of the war almost all countries imposed sanctions on Russia, but the proof is not Russia who has experienced the impact of the sanctions given, in fact other countries have experienced the impact of Russian sanctions, even America itself is now experiencing the impact what is extraordinary, the country that used to impose sanctions on Russia, now the country is silent, and seems to be running away from their responsibilities, it is countries with weak economies that receive a huge impact, like Indonesia, where oil prices are now soaring.

It is a pity for the people who trusted their government, but it did not want to take care of its people. Many countries are suffering from new sanctions against Russia. This is especially true for small countries with weak economies. Did you reach your result? I'm not sure about this. I see that European countries are suffering from this. Next winter we will face the biggest crisis the world has ever had.Here fit the words from the famous movie "Winter is coming!"

[be.open]

No option for the EU would be better than Russia, The German government also recently announced that it will stop importing Russian oil from the end of this year and stop relying on gas according to the European route. But they never mentioned a replacement, who would replace the Russian oil supply for them. It seems that all they are saying is to intimidate Russia, they cannot find an alternative.

Why is she the best choice? The fact that, at the discretion of a not quite adequate ruler, he can take and stop gas supplies in winter, violating the contractual terms? And this is not the first time! And what's more - after that, there are also ultimatums to change the supply chain and payment!
What is worse, for example, oil from Norway and gas from suppliers from Asia? Or SGP hubs in the Baltics or Portugal? Risk diversification in today's situation is the best solution! Russia is a toxic country, a toxic and unpredictable supplier - do you really want to work and have a relationship with such a person?

You invented your fact yourself, Russia is a responsible and reliable supplier of energy resources, and even two months after the start of the operation in Ukraine, Gazprom continues to transit gas through Ukraine in accordance with its long-term contracts. The fact that Gazprom does not supply gas under short-term contracts is its permanent strategy.

[Mauser]

I think that nobody in Europe actually believed that Putin would go into a full war with Ukraine. Maybe people now say they knew it was happening and expected it, that seems wrong to me. If the West would have known about the war than it would have been possible to prepare for the sanctions. Russia is the aggressor, they planned everything even if the plans where not accurate they could atleast prepare for the impact of the sanctions. The main problem for Europe they need the gas from Russia. Sure USA would love to sell more liquid gas to Europe, but its more expensive. We can't just ruin the economies in Europe to hurt Russia. Every sanction not only hurts the targeted country but also the country imposing the sanctions. If economy is affected too much, the people will just vote for another party that will loosen the sanctions again.

[DanWalker]

No option for the EU would be better than Russia, The German government also recently announced that it will stop importing Russian oil from the end of this year and stop relying on gas according to the European route. But they never mentioned a replacement, who would replace the Russian oil supply for them. It seems that all they are saying is to intimidate Russia, they cannot find an alternative.

Why is she the best choice? The fact that, at the discretion of a not quite adequate ruler, he can take and stop gas supplies in winter, violating the contractual terms? And this is not the first time! And what's more - after that, there are also ultimatums to change the supply chain and payment!
What is worse, for example, oil from Norway and gas from suppliers from Asia? Or SGP hubs in the Baltics or Portugal? Risk diversification in today's situation is the best solution! Russia is a toxic country, a toxic and unpredictable supplier - do you really want to work and have a relationship with such a person?

If the United States and Europe unilaterally issued sanctions even freezing Russia's foreign currency reserves, there was no reason that Russia could not do the same. If a man holds a knife on your neck, if you have the opportunity, are you against?.

I am not from the country in the war and of course I don't support this war, I just hope it ends soon. But I believe there must be some reasons for this war, Russia is also a country that is facing many difficulties when the world turns back to them. We are not politicians so we cannot know what their calculations are, all we know is just through the media and everything has been controlled.

[DrBeer]

No option for the EU would be better than Russia, The German government also recently announced that it will stop importing Russian oil from the end of this year and stop relying on gas according to the European route. But they never mentioned a replacement, who would replace the Russian oil supply for them. It seems that all they are saying is to intimidate Russia, they cannot find an alternative.

Why is she the best choice? The fact that, at the discretion of a not quite adequate ruler, he can take and stop gas supplies in winter, violating the contractual terms? And this is not the first time! And what's more - after that, there are also ultimatums to change the supply chain and payment!
What is worse, for example, oil from Norway and gas from suppliers from Asia? Or SGP hubs in the Baltics or Portugal? Risk diversification in today's situation is the best solution! Russia is a toxic country, a toxic and unpredictable supplier - do you really want to work and have a relationship with such a person?

If the United States and Europe unilaterally issued sanctions even freezing Russia's foreign currency reserves, there was no reason that Russia could not do the same. If a man holds a knife on your neck, if you have the opportunity, are you against?.

I am not from the country in the war and of course I don't support this war, I just hope it ends soon. But I believe there must be some reasons for this war, Russia is also a country that is facing many difficulties when the world turns back to them. We are not politicians so we cannot know what their calculations are, all we know is just through the media and everything has been controlled.

You are talking utter nonsense. Sanctions against the terrorist country Russia were introduced for unleashing a terrorist war against Ukraine, for the occupation of part of the territories, and the annexation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Those. it is the punishment for the crime. Do you want to say that a criminal who has been sentenced to punishment has the right to throw a knife at judges, witnesses?
And the reasons for the war are absolutely understandable - Putin is not an entirely adequate person, he imagines himself to be the "earthly incarnation of the Creator", decided that he must resurrect the USSR, and "defeat damned capitalism" with the help of "the second most powerful army" and "the strongest economy"! Don't believe? I recommend listening to his original speeches, as well as the Russian Foreign Ministry, as well as its top-level representatives, and you will see the full picture...

[Desmong]

Russia supply the world with most of their resources and many countries including europe depend on Russia for natural resources, so imposing sanctions on Russia is just like planing your trap. Putin was prepared for all the drama we are seeing now that is why it doesn't bother him at all. The war has not ended and Russia is planning to launch more attack in Ukraine despite the sanctions from NATO countries and the European Union.